Metropolitan Police Service Fixed Penalty Notice Payment Guide
If you’ve just received a Fixed Penalty Notice from the Metropolitan Police Service, you may be worrying about what to do next. This guide is here to help you clear up any confusion and make sure you know your options.
In this guide, we will tell you:
- What a Fixed Penalty Notice is.
- If you must pay your Fixed Penalty Notice.
- How you can challenge a Fixed Penalty Notice.
- Times when you might not need to pay.
- What might happen if you choose not to pay.
Every month, over 130,000 people come to our website for help with fines and parking tickets. We understand it can be a big worry when you get a notice like this, but there’s no need to panic. We’re here with simple, clear advice to help you understand what to do.
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Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
Initial Fine | £100 |
Additional Fees | £171 |
Total Fine | £271 |
The Appeal Process
Scott used JustAnswer, online legal service to enhance his appeal. The trial of this cost him just £5.
Total Fine | £271 |
Cost of legal advice | £5 |
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Metropolitan Police Service Fixed Penalty Notice Payment
Ways to pay a Metropolitan Police Service Fixed Penalty Notice
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What happens if you ignore a Metropolitan Police Service FPN?
What happens if I don’t pay for a FPN?
The Metropolitan Police sends the matter to the courts when you don’t pay an FPN.
In short, you risk being prosecuted for non-payment which could have far-reaching consequences that will affect your insurance and financial situation.
What reasons can you appeal an FPN?
There are no ‘formal grounds’ to appeal an FPN.
It’s because the laws that govern Fixed Penalty Notices allow you to challenge the fine in court.
However, you could appeal it through the courts for the following reasons:
- Your car was stolen when the FPN was served
- You recently sold or purchased the vehicle and the records held by the DVLA had not yet been updated
- You did not commit an offence
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Do Fixed Penalty Notices affect insurance?
If you have previous FPNs issued or a previous driving disqualification, you may need to find specialist insurance to get the best deal.
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