Non-Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice – Pay or Appeal? UK Laws

Have you received a Fixed Penalty Notice and are unsure what to do next? This article is here to help. We guide over 130,000 people each month on matters about fines and Fixed Penalty Notices.

In this article, we will cover:

• The meaning of a Fixed Penalty Notice.
• Whether you have to pay for this notice.
• Steps to challenge a Fixed Penalty Notice.
• Situations where you may not need to pay.
• What could happen if the notice is not paid.

We understand receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice can be distressing, but there’s no need to worry. We have many helpful tips and examples to steer you through this situation.

Let’s dive in and discuss your options.

What are my options if I receive a non-endorsable FPN?

If you have just received a non-endorsable FPN, you might be wondering what action you can take. 

You have two options:

• Either pay the fine or
• Appeal the FPN through the courts

How much are non-endorsable fixed penalty notices?

A non-endorsable FPN will be £30, £50, £100, £200, or £300. 

Here are some of the offences and the fines attached:

£50 non-endorsable FPN

The £50 fine is usually issued for the following contraventions: 

• Neglecting pedestrian rights
• Lighting offences (no lights, misuse of fog lights)
• Neglect of traffic regulations
• Cycling on the footpath

£100 non-endorsable FPN

The £100 fine is issued for these offences (amongst others):

• Not using a seat belt 
• Driving without a valid MOT

£200 non-endorsable FPN

The £200 fine is issued for these offences: 

• Using a mobile phone while driving
• If you do not identify the driver

What are some examples of non-endorsable fixed penalty notices?

Non-endorsable fixed penalty notices (no points put on the licence) contraventions include: 

• Not wearing a seatbelt
• Parking offences
• Driving with no MOT
• Ignoring road signs

Check out why one motorist got a non-endorsable FPN somewhere they had been parking for 30 years.

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How can I appeal a non-endorsable fixed penalty notice?

There are no formal processes for appealing a fixed penalty notice, but you still have the right to appeal them. 

If you do not believe that the FPN was issued fairly, you can take the matter to court to be decided. 

Keep in mind that the court process can be long and costly – so make sure you get some legal advice.

The court might decide that you are guilty and may increase the amount of the fine. 

To appeal your non-endorsable fixed penalty notice, here is what might be considered good grounds for appeal: 

• You did not commit the offence (it was committed by someone else in your car)
• The fault was not yours, aka there was no other action that could be taken in those circumstances
• No offence was committed, and the FPN was incorrectly issued 
• Extenuating circumstances that impacted the ability of the person so they couldn’t comply with the law
• It is not in the best public interest

Although other circumstances might be considered, it is a good idea that you also have evidence to support your appeal. 

How do I challenge an FPN?

You must request the case goes to court if you want to challenge an FPN.

By not accepting the fine, you will be redirected to court and a judge will decide whether you have to pay the FPN or not.

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How can I get out of paying a non-endorsable fixed penalty notice?

You can take the matter to court if you feel you have a solid case for appealing a non-endorsable FPN. 

How can I avoid paying a non-endorsable fixed penalty notice?

The only way to avoid paying your FPN is if you challenge it in court and win. 

What happens if I don’t pay a non-endorsable FPN?

If you do not pay your FPN within the allocated time, it will result in further charges and action being taken against you.

This may include prosecution in a court of law. 

Here are some of the things that might happen depending on what the non-endorsable FPN was issued for: 

• Up to 6 months in jail or 12 months for multiple offences
• A fine
• Community service
• Ban from driving 
• Ban from owning an animal

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Will an FPN give me a criminal record?

While an FPN will not go on your criminal record, it may be used in a civil context and aid towards ASBO applications. 

An FPN will not show up on a DBS check unless further action is taken by the courts due to failure to pay or appear. 

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