Man who can’t drive receives more than a hundred motoring fines

A man who cannot drive has complained he’s been sent more than a hundred motoring fines to his home, addressed to another motorist. The BBC has spoken to Rob Richards, who has faced being chased by bailiffs over the penalties, despite the fact he’s never held a licence. Parking charges, speeding fines and Dartford Crossing […]

PCC launches consultation into speed camera fines

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has launched a s four-week public consultation into whether money collected from fixed penalty notices handed out to motorists should be spent on new enforcement projects in the area where the money is gathered. At present cash raised from fines goes to the Treasury, but the cost […]

TfL hiking tube and bus fines by 25%

Transport for London’s fines are expected to increase by at least 25% to £100. The news website MyLondon reports that commissioner Andy Byford has announced fines are expected to increase from £80 “to protect our revenue from fare evasion and fraud.” It says the hike will target chronic fare evaders across the whole TfL network […]