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I have a full licence and I was the front seat passenger whilst a learner was driving. The learner driver has now received a NiP for speeding – will I get points also?

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I have a full licence and I was the front seat passenger whilst a learner was driving. The learner driver has now received a NiP for speeding – will I get points also?

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Very unlikely unless you are found to have acted in a manner which is reckless or without care or which has contributed to the offence – in reality you’d need to have encouraged the driver to speed and for him to admit to this. Q. I have received a NIP, but some information on it is incorrect. If there is a typographical error on the Notice of Intended Prosecution in relation to a persons name or address for example then the NIP is deemed valid and the Prosecution will be entitled (with no costs penalty to them) to make an application at the hearing of the summons to amend the NIP under what is called “the Slip Rule”. Permission will always be granted where there is no detriment to the Defendant. In other words where it is admitted that the offence alleged took place or where the Court find that the offence was committed not withstanding the Defendants plea of not guilty. If there is a more fundamental breach e.g. the registration number is incorrect then the alleged Defendant need onl

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