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I crossed the hatched area on a slip road.
hi, i had missed my turn off for the M6 and was entering the m6 toll, i realised i had forgot my wallet and had no cash so i decided to cross the hatched markings on the slip road to get back onto the M6, its the 1st time ive ever done anything that stupid, it was a silly slpit second decision but i paniced as i didint have any way to pay the toll fee, im a HGV driver and very concerned about the possible penalty i will recieve. i wasnt pulled over but there are camera's on that stretch of motorway. what penalty would i most likely recieve and is it likely the cameras would have picked it up?
i was driving a lorry at the time.
any advice would be appreictated
Answers:
I wouldn't start panicking just yet. I understand what's at stake but the chances are you won't get a NIP in the post and it won't have been spotted. The registered keeper (your boss?) has to be sent a NIP within 14 days if the police want to prosecute. There are exceptions to this rule but they normally manage to stick to it.
If you do get a NIP it will most likely be dealt with by a fine and points. If it goes to court I think the magistrates will have a degree of sympathy.
Have you got any points?
Keep my details and keep me informed of anything that happens and I will be happy to advise further.