Unlicensed Vehicle Fine

Hmm interesting one. I genuinely didnt realise I was out of tax in November and parked in Newcastle city centre.

I got a ticket for "failure to display current vehicle excise licence" and a £30 fine. A right sod, but paid it anyway.

Last week I got a letter from DVLA saying they had been notified of the same offence (same date, time and location) and demanding a fine of £52. :mad:

Obviously both letters gave the usual shite about maximum fines of 1000 quid etc etc.

2 things spring to mind:

- Is that allowed that 2 different bodies (Northumbria Police AND DVLA) can fine me for the same offence/mistake (total cost of £82);

- Given that the offence took place on 10th November (day before my bloody birthday!) can they really fine me on 16th February - 3 months and 6 days after the event????

Surely that aint justice ?? :smash:

Rich