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       #Post#: 107856--------------------------------------------------
       SJP issued after I didn't respond to NIP but i'd moved and didn'
       t get any letters
       By: AlisonD Date: January 29, 2026, 6:09 am
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       I have just received a SJP for non payment of a speeding fine
       and failing to advise the issuing office of who the driver was
       at the time.
       However, the ticket was issue and posted to my old address
       I was living in a rented flat until 12th July 2025 and have
       proof from the tenancy agreement that I was no longer living
       there at the time the ticket was issued on 29th July.  I didn't
       change the address on the V5 for my car until after the reminder
       was posted on 22nd August so I didn't get that either.
       My question is:  on the SJP do I plead guilty or not guilty?  I
       can't argue with the speeding ticket so for that part I assume I
       am guilty.  But if I was not aware of the speeding fine as it
       was sent to my old address do I plead guilty or not guilty?
       #Post#: 107888--------------------------------------------------
       Re: SJP issued after I didn't respond to NIP but i'd moved and d
       idn't get any letters
       By: JustLoveCars Date: January 29, 2026, 8:09 am
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       One presumes from your post that you were driving?  What's the
       alleged speed and limit?
       By not updating your V5C then you have committed a separate
       offence - the Police have complied with sending the notice(s) to
       your last known address.  Essentially, your inaction has
       resulted in the requests going to the wrong address.
       However, all is not lost.
       Failing to update your V5C is rarely pursued but on the
       presumption you were driving then you can offer to plead guilty
       to the underlying offence (speeding) if they agree to drop the
       more serious failing to furnish offence.
       If you plead guilty to the speeding offence then you can still
       go to trial for the FtF - you could end up with a minimum of 9
       points and some nasty fines and costs.
       You should plead not guilty to both offences (however weird that
       seems) but add the above offer.  You may have to attend court to
       execute the 'plea bargain'.
       #Post#: 107889--------------------------------------------------
       Re: SJP issued after I didn't respond to NIP but i'd moved and d
       idn't get any letters
       By: andy_foster Date: January 29, 2026, 8:15 am
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       [quote author=AlisonD link=topic=9722.msg107856#msg107856
       date=1769688563]
       I have just received a SJP for non payment of a speeding fine
       and
       [/quote]
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