OBJECTING TO TRAFFIC FINES
Nowadays, as the number of vehicles rapidly increases, many traffic rules are being violated. As a result of these violations, you may be issued a traffic fine. If you believe that the traffic fine issued to you is unjust, you have the right to object to the traffic fine in question. You can appeal a traffic fine by submitting a petition to the Criminal Court of Peace or through e-government.
You must appeal the Traffic Administrative Fine Decision Record within 15 days of the date of notification of the decision.
Checking Traffic Fines Issued in Your Name
You can check whether a traffic fine has been issued in your name through e-government, the General Directorate of Security, and the Revenue Administration.
Procedure for Notification of the Penalty Record
A different procedure is followed if the penalty is imposed on the person or the license plate. In cases where the traffic penalty is imposed on the person, the right to appeal the penalty is 15 business days. In cases where the penalty is imposed on the license plate, the right to appeal begins on the date the penalty is notified to you.
The Appeal is Not Subject to Fees.
There are no court fees for appealing a traffic fine. There are no fees or expenses of any kind when appealing to the Justice of the Peace Court for the removal of a traffic fine.
You Can Appeal Even After Paying the Traffic Fine
After paying the traffic fine, you can file an appeal by attaching the relevant receipt to your appeal petition. Some individuals who have been fined may make their payments before the trial process in order to benefit from the traffic fine discount applied during the early payment period. If the appeal is rejected, the fact that the fine was paid before the appeal is in the individual’s favor.
