Failing to provide driver's identity (under the S.172 notice of intended prosecution procedures)

Where a driver is not stopped by the police at the time of an alleged offence (such as speeding), a Notice of Intended Prosecution will normally be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle within 14 days. It will then be the registered keeper's responsibility to provide the police with information leading to the identity of the driver at the time of the alleged offence. It is an offence for the registered keeper to fail to respond with the necessary information within 28 days.

It can, in some instances be very difficult to establish who the driver was at the material time. We frequently represent clients who find themselves in this predicament. Due to the time limit imposed, it is important not to delay in dealing with your response. Contact our motoring law team as soon as possible for guidance on what information to provide.

If you have received a summons to attend court for an offence under this section, contact us. We can normally deal with this kind of case administratively, by correspondence to the police / prosecution. Alternatively, we can represent you at court.

Penalty: The penalty for this offence is now 6 penalty points, together with a fine of up to £1,000.00. Disqualification can be ordered instead of penalty points, but in practice this is rare.