They have 2 weeks aparently on a speed camera type offence to issue the FIRST contact with the vehicle owner- not the person who comitted the offence. The date of issue must be within 14 days NOT the time you recieve it.

The NIP (notice of intended prosecution) must be made within 6 months.

I am a firm believer of do the crime and pay the fine.

Also worth pointing out your points will be dated from the offence date so by the time you get them on your license they'll only be there for 2 years and 6 months I bet.

Jake