Contesting contravention reports
Any contravention report can be contested in court if there are formal or substantive defects. The deadline is 15 days from the date of notification.
- Analysis of the report and identification of procedural defects
- Drafting and filing the contravention complaint
- Representation before the court
- Suspension of fine execution during trial
- Filing appeals against unfavourable decisions
Road fines — most common situations
We contest reports issued for:
- Exceeding the speed limit — fixed or mobile radar
- Failure to yield, running a red light
- Driving under the influence of alcohol — procedural defects
- Illegal parking and fines from Local Police
- Fines issued with metrologically uncertified equipment
Contravention complaints for other areas
We also contest contravention sanctions in other areas:
- ANPC sanctions — consumer protection
- ITM fines — labour relations
- DSP sanctions — health sector
- City hall and local police fines
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the fine amount and defects in the report. If there are procedural irregularities (missing witness signature, insufficient description of the act, uncertified device), the chances of success are high.
No. Filing the contravention complaint suspends the fine execution. If the complaint is rejected, you will have to pay the full fine, without the half reduction.
15 calendar days from the date of notification of the contravention report. Dacă nu ați primit procesul-verbal personal, termenul curge de la data la care l-ați luat la cunoștință.
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