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Revised guidance on the operation of the fixed penalty system for offences in respect of a vehicle

The guidance is intended for use by all operational  police officers in all police forces in England, Wales, and Scotland, together with staff in the respective Central Ticket Offices and Fixed Penalty Offices. The guidance covers police procedures in the enforcement of fixed penalty offences through to magistrates courts back office processing routines for fixed penalty notices. The Secretary of State is required by the provisions of Section 87 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to issue  such guidance to chief officers of police, with the objective so far as possible of working towards uniformity.  

Date: Fri Apr 28 11:41:43 BST 2006

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