Challenging fines
Annulment or reduction of administrative fines: traffic, labour inspectorate, consumer protection, police.
An offence report can be challenged within 15 days of service. This deadline is final: once it expires, the penalty stands. We examine the report for formal and substantive defects — description of the act, the officer's competence, evidence, proportionality of the sanction — and file the challenge with the competent court.
What the service covers
- Checking the appeal deadline and how the report was served
- Analysis of the report: formal defects, absolute and relative nullities
- Drafting and filing the challenge
- Evidence requests (witnesses, recordings, expert reports)
- Representation before the first-instance court and on appeal
- Staying complementary sanctions (e.g. licence suspension)
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to challenge a fine?
15 days from the date the report was handed over or served. If sent by post, the term runs from the delivery confirmation or from posting.
Do I have to pay while the challenge is pending?
No. Filing the challenge automatically suspends enforcement until the case is finally decided.
What if I lose?
The fine becomes enforceable and the half-of-minimum payment benefit is lost. We tell you upfront whether the case has reasonable chances.