Quick Answer
- What it is:
- Contest a Parking/Traffic Fine — a legal procedure in Germany.
- Deadline:
- 14 days
- Steps:
- 5 steps
- Cost:
- Free
- Documents:
- 4 required
- Legal basis:
- OWiG §67
Miss the deadline? Fine becomes legally binding and enforceable if deadline missed
Important Deadlines
File Einspruch within 14 days of receiving Bußgeldbescheid
Fine becomes legally binding and enforceable if deadline missed
Required Documents
- ✓Original Bußgeldbescheid (penalty notice)
- ✓Photo evidence (request from authority if not included)
- ✓Your written Einspruch (objection letter)
- ✓Any evidence supporting your case (photos, witness statements, calibration records)
Step-by-Step Guide
Receive the Bußgeldbescheid (penalty notice) or Anhörungsbogen (hearing questionnaire).
Pro tip: Do NOT pay if you plan to contest — payment is considered acceptance.
Check the fine details: was the measurement device certified? Was signage correct? Were you actually the driver?
File an Einspruch (objection) within 14 days of receiving the Bußgeldbescheid.
Pro tip: Written objection to the issuing authority. No specific form required — a letter stating you object is sufficient.
The authority either withdraws the fine, reduces it, or forwards to court (Amtsgericht).
If forwarded to court, you may appear at a hearing. Consider consulting a traffic lawyer for fines over EUR 200.
Fees
Legal Basis
Also Known As
This procedure is commonly searched under these names:
Official Resources
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