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I received a speeding ticket for speeding on naas rd, did not see signs as lots of trafic poor signage and I was caught although I did not realize I was speeding I thought I was in an 80k zone , but I was not,I was in 50 .
Due to poor postal service , i received ticket late, I paid the fine , but gave wrong no on licence, by mistake. The fine was then increased to 140. I sent back the origional cheque(80) euro butit was returned and they wanted the late payment amount. I sent this back by registered letter explaing that I was being overcharged as, I could not be held responsible for poor postal sevice and that I should have 28 days from receipt of letter to pay fine. Anyway I got the summons the other day. I have a few Questions to ask as I have not been before a judge before.
1) The date of summons is six months and a day after the speeding photo
2) Surely speeding fine should be sent by registered post so as to insure delivery to correct person?
3) Poor signage on Naas Rd. If you are in centre lane with artics either side of you the speeding signs are tiny, do they fufil international rules relating to this?
4) Should I go in and tell Judge about poor postage or should I hire a solicitor?
Any advice on any of above would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Patt
I received a speeding ticket for speeding on naas rd, did not see signs as lots of trafic poor signage and I was caught although I did not realize I was speeding I thought I was in an 80k zone , but I was not,I was in 50 .
Due to poor postal service , i received ticket late, I paid the fine , but gave wrong no on licence, by mistake. The fine was then increased to 140. I sent back the origional cheque(80) euro butit was returned and they wanted the late payment amount. I sent this back by registered letter explaing that I was being overcharged as, I could not be held responsible for poor postal sevice and that I should have 28 days from receipt of letter to pay fine. Anyway I got the summons the other day. I have a few Questions to ask as I have not been before a judge before.
1) The date of summons is six months and a day after the speeding photo
2) Surely speeding fine should be sent by registered post so as to insure delivery to correct person?
3) Poor signage on Naas Rd. If you are in centre lane with artics either side of you the speeding signs are tiny, do they fufil international rules relating to this?
4) Should I go in and tell Judge about poor postage or should I hire a solicitor?
Any advice on any of above would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Patt