Can I Pay a Fixed Penalty Notice in Instalments?
Are you wondering if you can pay a Fixed Penalty Notice in instalments? You’ve come to the right place for answers. Every month, more than 130,000 people visit our website for guidance on their fines and FPNs.
In this easy-to-understand guide, we’ll cover:
- What a Fixed Penalty Notice is.
- Whether you need to pay an FPN.
- How to challenge an FPN.
- Situations where you might not have to pay.
- What could happen if you don’t pay your FPN.
A group of MPs and Peers say FPNs, which can cost up to £10,000, are hard to understand and might be unfair.1 So we understand that receiving an FPN can be a concern.
But there’s no need to worry. This guide will provide you with useful advice and simple steps to follow.
Most Appeals Succeed
In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
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*Around 35,000 people dispute their tickets each year with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, and a striking 64% of those appeals are successful, so it’s well worth a try.
Can I pay the FPN in instalments?
What is the cost of the fines?
Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
Initial Fine | £100 |
Additional Fees | £171 |
Total Fine | £271 |
The Appeal Process
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Total Fine | £271 |
Cost of legal advice | £5 |
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How do I pay a fixed penalty notice?
- Your email address and phone number
- The fixed penalty notice number
- Date of the offence
- Code for the offence
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What happens if I can’t pay my FPN in full within the time frame?
What are the financial consequences of not paying FPN?
Apart from having to pay a higher fine, court costs and other fees, you risk getting a County Court Judgement (CCJ) when a default is registered with the court.
If you don’t settle the CCJ within 30 days, it remains on your credit file for six years.
You will have difficulty getting credit until the CCJ expires.
Can I appeal a Fixed Penalty Notice?
Fixed Penalty Notice Appeal Reasons
If you decide to contest the FPN, it’s important to understand the specific reasons for challenging it, which vary depending on the traffic violation.
The most common appeal reasons are:
Violation Category | Specific Offense | Common Appeal Reason |
---|---|---|
Traffic Signal | Running a Red Light | Traffic light was malfunctioning/out |
Insurance | Driving without Insurance | Proof of valid insurance at the time |
Speed Limit | Exceeding Speed Limit | Incorrect speed limit signage/malfunctioning speedometer |
Seat Belt | Not Wearing a Seat Belt | Belt was worn but not visible or medical exemption |
Mobile Phone Use | Using a Mobile Phone while Driving | Emergency situation or not in use |
Vehicle Condition | Driving a Vehicle in Poor Condition | Recent vehicle maintenance or misjudgment of condition |
Parking | Illegal Parking | Unclear, obscured, or misleading parking signs |
Documentation | Failure to Display Tax Disc | Disc was displayed but not visible |
Driving License | Driving without a Valid License | License was valid but not present |
Vehicle Registration | Driving Unregistered Vehicle | Registration was in process/delayed |
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Does a fixed penalty notice show up on a DBS (criminal record) check?
How long does it take for a fixed penalty notice to arrive?
How long will the points for the FPN penalty stay on my driver’s licence?
Will an FPN affect my driving record?
Yes, if you get an endorsable FPN it will show on your driving record.
As a result, your insurance premium will increase and you may have trouble getting employment in the driving sector until they expire.
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