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Yesterday, I appeared in magistrates court as a representative of my ltd company after having plead not guilty to acting contrary to section172 (3) 'failure to provide details in order to identify the driver at time of alleged offence' .
The case was dismissed after the prosecution accepted that the company had exercised reasonable diligence in its efforts to identify the driver.
How can I claim costs for my time and travel? I asked the magistrate who was advised by the clerk in court. They suggested writing to the prosecuting police force's Traffic Bureau and then if not successful write to the court and a hearing could be conducted to decide costs, if applicable.
It seemed very wishy washy to me. Does anyone know the correct procedure and applicable legislation?
Many thanks,
Simon Chandler
The case was dismissed after the prosecution accepted that the company had exercised reasonable diligence in its efforts to identify the driver.
How can I claim costs for my time and travel? I asked the magistrate who was advised by the clerk in court. They suggested writing to the prosecuting police force's Traffic Bureau and then if not successful write to the court and a hearing could be conducted to decide costs, if applicable.
It seemed very wishy washy to me. Does anyone know the correct procedure and applicable legislation?
Many thanks,
Simon Chandler
