SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5Collection of fines
Part 5Discount where collection order made
18Application of Part
This Part applies if—
a
a collection order has been made in respect of the sum due, and
b
the order states that P is not an existing defaulter or, if he is, that his existing default (or defaults) can be disregarded.
19Discount on fine if the sum due is paid without default
1
P is allowed a discount on the fine if the sum due, less the amount of the discount, is paid without P at any time having been in default on the order.
2
The amount of the discount is to be determined in accordance with fines collection regulations but must not be greater than 50% of the fine.
3
The discount is given effect by extinguishing P’s liability to pay the part of the sum due that is equal to the amount of the discount.
20Meaning of “in default on a collection order”
For the purposes of this Schedule, P is in default on a collection order if he fails to pay any amount due under the payment terms (or, if they have effect, the reserve terms) on or before the date on which it is required to be paid.