Commentary on Sections Part 1: Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder. Chapter 1: On the spot penalties for disorderly behaviour (Sections 1 to 11) Section 2: Penalty notices
12.Subsection (1) has the effect of applying the scheme to adults (i.e.18 and over) only.
13.Subsection (4) explains that a penalty notice offers the recipient an opportunity to discharge all liability to conviction of the offence by paying the penalty.