SCHEDULEFIXED PENALTY NOTICES

PART 2FORM AND CONTENT OF FIXED PENALTY NOTICES

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A fixed penalty notice must give particulars of the circumstance alleged to constitute the offence as are necessary to explain why an offence has occurred.

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A fixed penalty notice must also state—

a

the name and address of the authority on whose behalf the authorised officer was acting when the officer gave the notice;

b

the amount of the penalty and the period for paying the penalty;

c

the amount of the discounted penalty and the period for which the discount applies;

d

the consequences of not paying the penalty before the end of the penalty payment period;

e

the person to whom and the address at which the penalty or discounted penalty may be paid;

f

by what method payment may be made;

g

the person to whom and the address at which any representations relating to the notice may be made.

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A fixed penalty notice must also—

a

inform the person to whom it is given of his or her right to be tried for the alleged offence, and

b

explain how that right may be exercised.