(1)In section 302 (fixed penalties) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995—
(a)in subsection (7A), for “£300 or such higher sum as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify” substitute “£500”,
(b)after subsection (7A), insert—
“(7B)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (7A) so as to substitute for the sum for the time being specified there a higher sum.”,
(c)in subsection (8), for “or (7A)” substitute “or regulations under subsection (7B)”.
(2)In the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 Fixed Penalty Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/108), for the schedule substitute—
Article 2
| Level on the scale | Amount of fixed penalty |
|---|---|
| 1 | £50 |
| 2 | £75 |
| 3 | £100 |
| 4 | £150 |
| 5 | £200 |
| 6 | £250 |
| 7 | £300 |
| 8 | £400 |
| 9 | £500”. |
Commencement Information
I1S. 8 in force at 1.12.2025, see s. 34(3)(d)