How do you know if you get a fine after a radar flash?

Verified 05 June 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

If your vehicle has been flashed by radar, you will receive a notice of violation with exceptions. For example, if the snapshot is not compliant.

The time limit to receive the notice of contravention varies according to the radar type (fixed radar, mobile, red light...)

The infographic next indicates the stepsfrom the radar flash until the notice of contravention is received.

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Steps from the radar flash to sending the fine to the owner or tenant of the vehicle and the possibilities of payment or challenge

What if you're sure you've been flashed and you don't get a ticket?

Check the address indicated on the certificate of registration carte grise (or) of the vehicle.

If the address is not up to date, the time limit for receipt of the notice of contravention is elongated.

You may also receive a notice of assessment of monetary penalty without receiving the original notice of contravention.

Reminder

The address on the vehicle registration certificate duty be up to date. In case of change of address, the update must be made within the 1 month period.

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