This section states that the fixed penalty clerk must upon receiving a certificate under section 66 register a sum in default for enforcement as a court fine. Once registered as a fine the individual who received the penalty notice is given a notice of registration specifying the amount and date for payment alongside information with respect to the offence. It will be treated as a court fine and therefore attract the normal payment and enforcement methods such as payment by instalments; extra time to pay; or any of the sanctions available for fine default.
The Department can make regulations with respect to the enforcement of payment of sums registered under this section as it considers appropriate.
Commentary on Sections Part 6: Alternatives to Prosecution Chapter 1 - Penalty Notices Section 67: Registration of penalty