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With reference to your two further queries,my officer states that the offence did occur and that the cigarette was deposited by the driver,from the drivers window.
I hope this assists you,in your deliberations.
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Dear Mr Burton
FIXED PENALTY NOTICE *****
Thank you for your prompt reply to my previous query,I have spoken with a legal advisor & have the following concerns.
Your officer issues a fixed penalty,stating nothing other than,cigarette end,time & vague location.
When I respond your officer then states that the offence was committed by a male in a stationary vehicle,yet he chose not to issue the penalty there & then.
When queried further your officer then states that he is ‘convinced he saw’ the offence being committed.
After further queries your officer then states that yes it did occur & was the driver.
As you will be aware I am innocent until proven guilty & as yet you have not offered any evidence to prove that this offence was committed at all,and you certainly will not have evidence that the offence was commited by myself,other than the word of your officer who,rather than give a full account immediately,is embellishing his statement every time he is questioned & still hasn’t fully described the event.
In view of this I would respectfully request that this fixed penalty notice is cancelled.
Thank You
Yours Sincerely