7—(1) In section 67 (registration of fixed penalty), in subsection (2)(a), for “21 days” substitute “ 28 days ”.N.I.
(2) After section 67(3) insert—
“(3A) Thefixed penalty clerk must refer the case to a district judge (magistrates' courts) for the judge to consider whether to make a collection order; and the order may be made without a court hearing.
(3B) Where a collection order is made in that case, the date specified in the order as the date by which the sum due must be paid must, unless the court directs otherwise, be the same as the date specified in the notice of registration under subsection (2)(a).”
(3) In section 68 (challenge to notice), in subsection (9), after “enforcing payment of that sum” insert “ (including the making of a collection order) ”.
(4) In section 69 (setting aside of sum enforceable under section 67), in subsection (5), after “enforcing payment of that sum” insert “ (including the making of a collection order) ”.
(5) In section 70 (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—
““collection order” means an order under section 3 of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2016;”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation at 1.6.2018 by S.R. 2018/99, art. 2(c)