The registered keeper of a vehicle photographed by a safety camera exceeding the speed limit or contravening a red light is likely to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). Under the Road Traffic Act the first Notice of Intended Prosecution must be sent by the Police to the last known registered keeper within fourteen days of the offence. The fourteen day rule will not apply to any subsequent notices that are sent.

As an alternative to prosecution, they may choose to pay a Fixed Penalty Charge of £60 and have three penalty points endorsed on their licence. This charge must be paid within 28 days of the Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty been received.

If they prefer, drivers or registered keepers can elect to have their case heard by the Magistrates' Court. Magistrates have the power to impose a fine higher than the Fixed Penalty Charge and can also require Court costs to be paid.

The option of paying a Fixed Penalty Charge is not available to drivers whose vehicles have been photographed traveling at 26mph or more above the posted speed limit. These drivers are summoned to appear before the Court.

A Fixed Penalty Charge of £60 and three penalty points are also imposed on drivers or registered keepers of vehicles photographed passing through red traffic lights.