Penalty Points and Recent Legal Issue

Recently my son received points for speeding and I note recent newspaper article regarding some issue with validity of points and possible changes to law.

http://www.thejournal.ie/penalty-points-loophole-discussion-1821888-Dec2014/

Can anyone explain the situation and what options open to him.

Also, any specialist solicitor in this area.

Was the speeding fine legitimate? If so, then he should pay the fine, take the points and move on... why try to "get out of it"?

If the points and fine were imposed illegally because the legislators messed up, I think justice, as distinct from possibly erroneous law, needs to be served by reversing the penalties.

I can't offer legal advice I'm afraid or recommend a solicitor, but you might ask your own lawyer for a referral to a specialist solicitor or barrister.

PatMacG said:

If the points and fine were imposed illegally because the legislators messed up, I think justice, as distinct from possibly erroneous law, needs to be served by reversing the penalties.

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The spirit of the law is sound. I'd take it on the chin and move on (within the speed limit).

Im aware of people who got points from van, turns out wrong rural location down, some had paid at time it was noticed..all got squashed at written letter....since them the van has not been allowed park as outside private house who complained...