penalty notices

Official infraction notifications

Penalty notices are official documents issued by authorities—typically government agencies, local councils, or law enforcement—informing recipients of a fine or sanction for a violation.

Common examples include parking tickets, speeding fines, and notices for council tax arrears.

The term appears frequently in British administrative and legal contexts: She received a penalty notice for littering.

Unlike court summonses, penalty notices usually allow payment to settle the matter without prosecution.

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