Allow the accused to be heard in the case of road traffic warnings and fines

Online hearing for administrative offences
  • Service description

    If you have been informed by letter that you have allegedly committed a road traffic offence, you will also be informed that you can take advantage of the hearing.
    This gives you the opportunity to comment on the accusation and, for example, to refute the information provided by the authorities.
    There is no obligation to take advantage of the hearing.

  • Procedure

    • The competent authority will send you a notification that you have allegedly committed a road traffic offence.
    • The letter will inform you that you can comment on the allegation.
    • You can provide your details in writing on the hearing form or online.
    • If you would like to provide the information in writing, fill in the fields on the hearing form and then send it by post to the competent authority.
    • If you would like to provide the information online, follow the link provided in the letter and enter the access code specified in the letter. Then complete the required fields and press the "Send" button.
    • After checking your details, the authorities will inform you whether the accusation remains valid.
  • Prerequisites

    - You have been charged with a road traffic offence

  • Which documents are required?

    - Hearing form
    - Alternatively: cover letter with the file number and the access code if you would like to use the hearing online

  • What fees are incurred?

    There are no costs.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    There is no deadline.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Objection
  • Applications / Forms

    Forms available: yes
    Written form required: no
    Informal application possible: no
    Personal appearance required: no

    Online services available: no

  • Short text

    • Traffic warnings and fines Hearing
    • the hearing takes place before a warning or fine is issued
    • it can be carried out in writing or online
    • it can also take place during a traffic check
    • In the case of a warning with a warning fine, the warning fine notice is usually also the hearing notice
    • If the offer of the shortened procedure is not accepted by paying the warning fine and the time limit granted for this has expired, proceedings for a fine will be initiated instead
    • If the opportunity for a hearing is not utilised in the fine proceedings or if the deadline is missed, a penalty notice will be issued
    • Responsible: respective regulatory authority
  • Issuing body

    Responsible regulatory authority

  • Typing

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  • Library entry status

    6

Responsible departments

Responsible employees