I hear your point re-solicitor but on balance I'd rather have legal expert in my corner. And yes, that's the plan with regard to making my case. Acutely aware of the totting up procedure and would not ignore such matters. Baur

thanks for comments. If day in court is inevitable I will have representation and will no doubt be prepared for all eventualities. I would like to hear if anyone has had success in pleading not guilty due to non-receipt of NIP, and / or having the speeding fine re-instated over the FTP. Will certainly keep the post updated. Still reeling from being just a few weeks from having zero points and now finding myself facing a ban. Baur

No idea why NIP and reminder not received, address correct. Rogue postman for all I know. I don't think there's anything suspicious here. If NIP is not acted upon within 6 month time period the speeding offence cannot be dealt with and a FTP charge is brought. Legal advice is that we negotiate with police/court, in advance of the court date for FTP, to have the speeding offence reinstated and the FTP dropped. If unsuccessful, it's a day in court and attempt to argue either for acquittal based on non-receipt of NIP or argue exceptional circumstances to avoid a ban when on 12 points. As managed by others mentioned in press. Checked live version, it corresponds with my physical licence. thanks again.

I understand that the FTP point tariff is 6. At the time of the alleged offence I had 6 points on my licence, so 12 = ban. What are the new driver rules you mention ? I did not receive the NIP in post so did not reply and was therefore not offered SA course. In any case I did one 18 months ago so cannot take another one for a while. I am hoping the speed offence will be reinstated and the FTP will be dropped , in that case my situation will be 6 ( at time of offence ) + 3 = 9, which I would be every happy with. thanks thanks, just checked. It corresponds with physical licence. Currently 3 points. Back in April it was 6. thanks for taking an interest. Baur

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Currently on 3 points, due to expire in 2 months. Recently received a failure to provide letter with copy of NIP and reminder, both of which not received previously. Alleged speeding offence 37 in a 30 offence took place in April when I had 6 points. FTP offence carries a 6 point tariff. I appear to be facing a ban. Taken legal advice, as follows : Plead NOT guilty to FTP, get a court date, then try and negotiate to have speeding re-instated and FTP dropped. If unsuccessful go to court and argue NIP not received and get acquitted. Make case I am fully aware of how system works, if NIP received I would have taken the 3 points and sat on 9 points for a matter of weeks before dropping down to 6 and then 3 in 10 months. Your comments would be very welcome. Baur.