3MWhat happens if the penalty is paid?

#### 3M What happens if the penalty is paid? (1) This regulation applies if the person on whom an infringement notice is served pays the penalty in relation to the alleged offence before the end of: (a) the period of 28 days after the date of service of the notice; or (b) if a further period has been allowed under regulation 3L—that further period. (2) Any liability of the person in relation to the alleged offence is discharged. (3) No further proceedings may be taken in relation to the alleged offence. (4) The person is not to be taken to have been convicted of the alleged offence. (5) However, this regulation does not apply if an infringement notice is withdrawn in accordance with regulation 3N, whether or not the penalty has been paid in accordance with subregulation (1). (6) If 2 or more infringement notices are served on a person in respect of separate alleged offences, this regulation applies only in respect of the alleged offence or offences in respect of which the penalty is paid in accordance with subregulation (1).