Valid from 23/02/2004
Increase in fine on first defaultE+W
33(1)This paragraph applies on the first occasion on which P is in default on the collection order and none of the following is pending—
(a)an application under paragraph 31(1) (application to fines officer for variation of reserve terms);
(b)an appeal under paragraph 32(1) (appeal against decision of fines officer);
(c)a reference under paragraph 42 (power of fines officer to refer case to magistrates' court).
(2)An increase is imposed on the fine which is the subject of the order.
(3)The amount of the increase is to be determined in accordance with fines collection regulations but must not be greater than 50% of the fine.
(4)The increase is given effect by treating it as part of the fine imposed on P on his conviction.
(5)But the liability to pay the part of the fine representing the increase—
(a)ranks after the liability to pay any other part of the sum due, and
(b)is subject to paragraphs 35(6) and 39(2) (liability to increase extinguished in cases of subsequent compliance).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 33 wholly in force at 5.4.2004; Sch. 5 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); Sch. 5 para. 33 in force for certain purposes at 23.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(a); Sch. 5 para. 33 in force for certain further purposes at 29.3.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(b); Sch. 5 para. 33 in force for all purposes at 5.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(c)