PART 4Enforcement

Fixed penalty notices

Effect of fixed penalty notice29

1

This regulation applies if a fixed penalty notice is given to any person under regulation 26.

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 26(3)(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 31 for enforcement against that person as a fine.

4

But the enhanced sum must not exceed £10,000.