Failure to comply with the ACPO Guidelines does not always prevent a case proceeding. Although the guidelines set out a code of conduct and a recommended method in dealing with such offences, as long as the Police comply with the law, adherence to the “guidelines” is not mandatory.

The Fixed Penalty is designed to “streamline” the process, with the result that many Police forces simply refuse to supply evidence stating that this will only be produced if the conditional offer is rejected and a Court hearing requested. Although there is no legal obligation to disclose evidence prior to a Summons being commenced, most Police forces will allow access to information upon request and others do disclose it by way of a website or post etc. In our experience, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. If you want to see the evidence, be persistent and you will probably obtain same.

Whilst your policy would be valid if you drive as a visitor, if you are registered in the UK or your vehicle has been in the United Kingdom for 6 months, it has to be registered with the DVLA. Your failure to register the vehicle would invalidate your insurance policy.