18th August 2014

Continuing from July 24th 2014


The fine that was not a fine part 2 of 3


I filled out the form received from the CPO and issued my intention to challenge the fine. A week or so later I received a lengthy form which I completed with all the relevant information I had and the reasoning behind my challenge. I had photographs and commentary from the day stored on my telephone. I sent the form off and awaited the date for my moment in court to argue against the fine.
It was the day before my birthday and given that it was the school holidays I decided it would be a good exercise for my children to see the workings of the magistrates court. I purchased the relevant underground tickets and headed off to Richmond. We arrived at about 1320hrs and went through the entry procedure and was advised to wait out side the relevant court to be called by the usher. We waited, and waited and waited and waited. People came and people went and we were still not called. I went and asked at about 1540hrs if I was still to be called to which it was confirmed I was. We waited. We waited, and waited and waited and waited. At 1740hrs  we were the last one's there and still had not been called. I made enquiries and it turns out that my case had been heard and I was found guilty and fined £175. aaaaagghhhhh! They could see my indignation and offered me a form to complain. I wasn't happy. Would you be?
LCO