Conditional offer and how to pay | West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership

Q - I’ve received a conditional offer, what does this mean?

A - Once a driver has been identified, in some cases it is possible to deal with the offence by fixed penalty procedures and the driver will then be sent a Conditional Offer.

This states that the matter can be completed without referral for court proceedings, providing all aspects of the Conditional Offer are met- by payment of a fixed penalty (currently £100) and a driving licence endorsement of three points, subject to the following conditions:

There are no more than 8 penalty points already on the driver's licence.
That the licence was issued in the UK by the DVLA and is valid for the type of vehicle.
That the recorded speed is less than that which must be dealt with by court.

There is no need to send your physical licence to the Fixed Penalty Office in order to comply with the terms of the conditional offer. However, you will have to supply certain driving licence details within the time limits provided within your fixed penalty notice in order to comply with these terms. If, on submission of your driving licence details the additional penalty points for your offence results in your total current points being 12 or more then the fixed penalty procedure will not be available to you. You will be notified if this is the case, your payment will be refunded, and you will receive notification of the Court process in due course.

You do not have to accept the fixed penalty, you may still elect to go to court, please tick the box on the Conditional Offer, requesting a court hearing and return.

Q - I am a new driver, will I lose my licence?

A - This is a decision that is made by the DVLA; however, it is probable that If you receive 6 or more penalty points in the first two years after gaining your full licence, they will revoke your licence and you will be required to retake your practical and theory tests.

Q - Can I have a higher fine and no penalty points?

A - If you receive a fixed penalty, the fine is set by the government and therefore it is not negotiable. The penalty set by the government for the offence of speeding or contravention of a red traffic light is currently £100 and 3 penalty points.

Q - Can I pay by instalments?

A - Your payment must be for the full fixed penalty amount of £100. Unfortunately, there is no facility for paying by instalments, you do have the option to have the matter heard at court, where you can make an offer to pay in instalments, however this would attract perhaps a higher fine, costs and surcharge.

Q - How long do the Penalty Points stay on their driving licence?

A - Penalty points remain on a driving licence for three years although they will be expired but visible on a driving licence for 4 years. However, some insurers might be interested in a longer period.

How can I pay?

Pay Online

Please follow the link : https://penaltynotice.homeoffice.gov.uk

To make a payment online you will need the following information.

Your 16 Digit Reference
Your Offence Code
Your Offence Date

There is no need to send your physical licence to the Fixed Penalty Office in order to comply with the terms of this conditional offer. However, you will have to supply certain driving licence details within the time limits provided within your fixed penalty notice in order to comply with these terms. If, on submission of your driving licence details the additional penalty points for this offence results in your total current points being 12 or more then the fixed penalty procedure will not be available to you. You will be notified if this is the case, your payment will be refunded, and you will receive notification of the Court process in due course.

Please Note

If you decide to use an unofficial website, you do so at your own risk. You may be putting your payment details at risk and ultimately the ticket will not be paid – HM Courts & Tribunal Service will not be liable if you use an unofficial website.

Pay By Phone

0300 1231 481 – 24 hour automated payment line

To make a payment using the 24 hour payment line will need the following information

Your 16 Digit Reference

Pay by Cheque or Postal Order

Please ensure that cheques/postal orders are made payable to HMCTS with your 16 Digit Reference written on the reverse and send it to :

HMCTS Regional Fixed Penalty Office
PO BOX 223
Leeds
LS27 1DN

Please note that post-dated cheques will not be accepted. Do not send cash through the post.

Any enquiries relating to the payment or your licence must be directed to HMCTS Regional Fixed Penalty Office on 0113 307 6642

Disclaimer

The information given on this website is compiled by West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership from a variety of sources and every effort is made to ensure it is accurate. However, no liability will be accepted by West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership or its agents if it isn't.