Non-Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice Frequently Asked Questions

  • On receipt of a non-endorsable fixed penalty notice you have two options available to you:

    • Option 1: You can pay the fine of £30 or
    • Option 2: You can write to the Fixed Penalty Processing Centre requesting a court hearing.

  • Yes. You must comply with either option 1 or option 2 within 21 days.

  • Payment can be made by any of the following methods: 

    • Pay a non-endorsable fixed penalty online
    • Credit or debit card by contacting Laganside Court on 0300 200 7812 quoting your reference number
    • Postal payment can be made by cheque or postal order made payable to 'Clerk of Petty Sessions'
    • In person at Fixed Penalty Office, Laganside Court, 45 Oxford Street, Belfast, BT1 3LL. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm (excluding Bank/Public Holidays)

     

  • If you have received a Fixed Penalty Notice by post, complete Section C and return within 28 days to Fixed Penalty Processing Centre, 42 Montgomery Road, Belfast, BT6 9LD.

    If you have an officer issued ticket at the roadside, complete Part 3 and return within 28 days to Fixed Penalty Processing Centre, 42 Montgomery Road, Belfast, BT6 9LD.

    Please note that the owner of the vehicle cannot opt to have the case heard in court if they were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of offence.

  • Yes, you can make payment, have your Vehicle Registration Number ready (if applicable). Payment must be made within 28 days. 

  • The Fixed Penalty Processing Centre is not in a position to consider any mitigation you may have to offer. The only way to appeal against the issue of a non-endorsable notice is to request a court hearing.

  • The Fixed Penalty Processing Centre will generate a fine registration certificate, which results in this fine increasing from £30 to £45. The fine is registered at your local court.

  • The responsibility is with the Registered Keeper of the vehicle to ensure the ticket is paid or a nomination is made to identify the drive at the time of the offence. If nominating a driver and the Fixed Penalty was issued by post, please complete Section B and return to Fixed Penalty Processing Centre, 42 Montgomery Road, Belfast, BT6 9LD. If the ticket remains unpaid the fine will increase by 50% from £30 to £45.

    If you require any further assistance, contact police on 101. 

    Fixed Penalty Office can be contacted on 028 9092 2755 Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm exluding Bank/Public Holidays.

  • The ultimate responsibility lies with the registered keeper of the vehicle. You can pay the fixed penalty notice and arrange private reimbursement from the driver. Alternatively, if the driver disputes the issue of the fixed penalty notice you can both sign the Statutory Statement of Facts section of the Notice to Owner requesting a court hearing. If you require any further help please phone us on 101 Non Emergency Number. The Fixed Penalty Processing Centre’s opening hours are 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.