What to check in your case
For a notice served during a roadside check, Article 173 provides for a deposit immediately or within 48 hours. With postal service you may lodge a deposit within 48 hours of service. Without a timely defence, the deposit becomes payment. It is refunded if no penalty is imposed. Check what the receipt records, particularly if the notice mentions licence points or an additional penalty.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Receipt showing the type of transaction, date and amount
- Notice with payment instructions and possible penalties
- Copy and filing receipt for any defence already submitted
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.