scunnered

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I was in the early stages of changing my car reg no. I have to send off my documents along with a photcopy of my tax disk. So, I remove the tax disk to photocopy it, and it was off the car for only twenty minutes. This is where sods law takes over. When I got back to the car I had a fixed penalty notice for failing to display a current tax disk. Should I just pay it, or should I try and plead my case?

ajm

Argue it definately, it is just ridiculous! The jobsworth probably watched you take it off before ticketing you! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

I'd argue it, if you have the current disc, and letters/ documentation in writing saying that a copy of the disc was needed. Then you can proove that the disc needed to be removed in order to photocopy it.

Pete Croney

You were officially instructed to remove it (so that you could copy it), why on earth would you even consider paying the fine?

Boro

iTrader: (1)

As long as they dont argue the fact that it should have been parked "off road" to photo-copy it you'll be ok. In any case, the charge will be for "failing to display" as it can be proven that you actually did have tax at the time.

But IMO you should get off with it.

MJW

LOL, another example of how profiteering is now the number one priority for the police. Can't wait till they float the force as a PLC, I'm definitely having some shares in 'em !!

I would definitely contest it, you should get it overturned without too much trouble, given the circumstances.

Leslie

If I was taken to Court by them for that, I would appear with all the evidence that you have, all the letters etc photocopied, plead not guilty and severely embarrass them for their stupidity. I think you would have to show that you had explained the situation to them first however.

Les

Spoon

It beats me how anybody could possibly feel the need to ask the question, it really does!!!

SiPie

Now now spoon...a bit of patience & consideration please my boy .... not all of us are able to think for ourselves and make such decisions easily

Dave P

Ring The Sun!!!!

scunnered

iTrader: (1)

Well as I see it, I did technically break the law by not displaying the tax disk (for 20 minutes). I am guilty of this offence, however there are mitigating circumstances.
I'm not going to pay the fine so they can arrest me (if they can catch me) so that I can have my say in court.
Thanks for all your replies folks

davegtt

who says u will end up in court, leave stuff like unpaid fines and u might not even know about any courts, the first you may hear of it is when them bailiffs are knocking ont he door demanding £500, £60 fine plus charges lmao