Meaning of fixed penalty notice | Babel Free
Definitions
A notice served on an offender by an authorised person, which is usually for committing a minor offence. It requires the offender to pay a fixed fine within a certain period of time, or appeal against it, possibly in court.
Hong-Kong, UK
Examples
“How will these rules be enforced? […] Fines for first-time offenders who breach regulations have⟳ been increased from £60 to £100 (reducing to £50 if the fixed penalty notice⟳ is paid within 14 days), […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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