Authoritative UK websites and guides we reference
These are the official UK resources we reference when building your FineFight letter. Useful if you want to dig deeper into traffic fines, NIPs, speeding appeals, and your right to challenge road traffic penalties.
Governs traffic enforcement, notices of intended prosecution (NIPs), and procedures for challenging fines.
Legislation.gov.uk - RTOA 1988 - UK Parliament
Official guidance on traffic fines, fixed penalties, and how to appeal.
gov.uk/driving - UK Government
Where you appeal traffic fines if you don't accept them. Prosecutor must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
gov.uk/magistrates-court - Courts Service
If facing enforcement action for unpaid fines, understand your rights.
Legislation.gov.uk - POCA 2002 - UK Parliament
Free guidance on challenging traffic fines and your rights.
citizensadvice.org.uk - Citizens Advice
Independent advice on traffic fines and how to appeal them.
which.co.uk - Which?
A Notice of Intended Prosecution. The police must serve this within 14 days of the alleged offense, or the prosecution may fail.
Yes. You can plead not guilty and have the case heard at magistrates court. The prosecutor must prove you were speeding.
If served more than 14 days after the offense (without good reason), the prosecution must be dismissed.