GaryJMitchel   10 #1 Posted November 5, 2014 Back in August I received a fine for speeding. Which I admitted to and paid the fine. The day I was to send off my licence to the dvla so they could put the endorsement points on. Someone hit my car which lead me to completely forgetting to send it off. 2 weeks ago I received a check through the post saying 'speeding penalty revert'. Yesterday I received a letter to attend court regarding this issue.  What will happen? Can anyone give me some advice.  Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
boyfriday   21 #2 Posted November 5, 2014 Back in August I received a fine for speeding. Which I admitted to and paid the fine. The day I was to send off my licence to the dvla so they could put the endorsement points on. Someone hit my car which lead me to completely forgetting to send it off. 2 weeks ago I received a check through the post saying 'speeding penalty revert'. Yesterday I received a letter to attend court regarding this issue.  What will happen? Can anyone give me some advice.  Thank you  Are you a new driver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WOOFY Â Â 10 #3 Posted November 5, 2014 Did you pay the fine online? I think they have returned your fee because you haven't sent in both parts of your licence (plastic card and counterpart). I would contact the DVLA to check what you need to do before your court date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidneystone   23 #4 Posted November 5, 2014 It got lost in post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
999tigger   10 #5 Posted November 5, 2014 You can try and clear it up with the DVLA, but I cant imagine it will be sorted out before the court hearing. Make a note of whatever the DVLA say to do.  Check with the court on the number on the summons.  I expect unless you have proof its been cleared up, then tou will have to attend and explain what has happened there. They will be most intersted if the delay and extra points will have tipped you over the limit.  Just explain to the court you forgot and that you have or are in the process of rectifying the matter. Take evidence of this. Plus what woofy said re online payment. They just wnat to find out what happened.  The fact you havent done anything about the letter shows you as a dipstick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Member   10 #6 Posted November 5, 2014 This happened to my brother some years ago. He went to court fearing the worst and it was all done in half an hour. He told them he sent it in but it must have got lost in the post. He was asked why he didnt have proof of posting and he told them he didnt know he had to. I dont remember what happened with the fine as he didnt tell me about that just the court saga. OP, dont fret. Itll all be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #7 Posted November 5, 2014 He was asked why he didnt have proof of posting and he told them he didnt know he had to.  You shouldn't really need to be told. You're sending important documents and you're relying on it being delivered properly For stuff like this you NEED proof of posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Member   10 #8 Posted November 5, 2014 You shouldn't really need to be told. You're sending important documents and you're relying on it being delivered properly For stuff like this you NEED proof of posting.  I agree. I never send anything valuable without proof of sending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GaryJMitchel   10 #9 Posted November 5, 2014 Does anyone know if I can sort this out now so I can avoid going to court? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Member   10 #10 Posted November 5, 2014 Does anyone know if I can sort this out now so I can avoid going to court?  Give DVLA a ring and ask them 0300 790 6801 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
barleycorn   10 #11 Posted November 5, 2014 You sure you haven't received anything else previously requesting you send your licence in? A similar* thing happened to my wife and she received her a letter giving her 14 days to send in her counterpart.  jb  * The issue number on her counterpart was different to that on her licence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GaryJMitchel   10 #12 Posted November 5, 2014 You sure you haven't received anything else previously requesting you send your licence in? A similar* thing happened to my wife and she received her a letter giving her 14 days to send in her counterpart. jb  * The issue number on her counterpart was different to that on her licence.  No I paid my fine. Forgot to send my licence off stupidly. Received a cheque through with my money back then this letter for court summons. I thought they may have sent me a letter first before this summons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
