Effect of fixed penalty notice10

1

This regulation applies if a fixed penalty notice is given to any person under regulation 9.

2

If the person asks to be tried for the alleged offence, proceedings may be brought against the person.

3

If by the end of the period mentioned in regulation 9(4)(a)—

a

the penalty has not been paid, and

b

the person has not made a request to be tried,

a sum equal to one and a half times the amount of the penalty (“the enhanced sum”) may be registered under regulation 12 for enforcement against the person as a fine.

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Paragraph (3) does not apply to a fixed penalty under these Regulations of £1,000 or more.