Drivers at risk of £1,000 fine if they ignore this key letter

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Drivers throughout the UK could receive a vital letter that, if ignored, might lead to a £1,000 penalty and six penalty points on their driving licence. Typically, motorists will receive a Section 172 notice alongside a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) when authorities suspect their vehicle was involved in committing an offence, including speeding or running a red light. ‌

When speed cameras catch you exceeding the limit, police must dispatch the letter within a fortnight of the alleged violation date. After receiving the correspondence, you have just 28 days to respond to the Section 172 by informing police who was behind the wheel when the suspected offence occurred. ‌

Responding to the letter is a legal requirement, with Section 172 of the Road Tr