Timeframe for sending speeding fne

Question

I just want to know, if you commit a traffic offence, say you got caught by a camera for speeding, is there a timeframe in which you must receive the fine, or is it ok if you received the fine 9 months later

Answer

The Section 341 notice of offence must be sent no later than 30 calendar days after the offence was committed. Contained in Part 29 of the National prosecutors Manual). Thereafter the offence is "stale" and will not be prosecuted (by agreement through the various Deputy Public Prosecutors in the Provinces.