fixed penalty

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a specific, predetermined punishment, often a fine for minor offenses

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  • Drivers who exceed the speed limit may receive a fixed penalty.
  • The council introduced a fixed penalty for littering in public parks.
  • You can pay the fixed penalty online through the government portal.
  • The officer issued a fixed penalty notice for the parking violation.
  • Failure to pay the fixed penalty can result in a court summons.
  • The current fixed penalty for this offense is fifty pounds.
  • Most minor traffic offenses are dealt with by a fixed penalty.
  • There is a fixed penalty fine of £80 for failing to wear a seatbelt.
  • The driver decided to accept the fixed penalty and points.
  • A fixed penalty is a predetermined fine for specific misdemeanors.