SCHEDULE 1Fixed penalties
Restriction on proceedings and effect of payment
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1
The earliest date that proceedings for the offence may be commenced is the day after the payment deadline.
2
But no such proceedings may be commenced against a person if—
a
the person makes payment of the discounted amount on or before the discounted payment deadline, or
b
the person makes payment of the fixed penalty on or before the payment deadline.
3
In proceedings for the offence, a certificate which—
a
purports to be signed by or on behalf of a person having responsibility for the financial affairs of the council, and
b
states that payment of an amount specified in the certificate was or was not received by a date so specified,
is sufficient evidence of the facts stated.