Have you been fined? Find out how to proceed

As technology advances, law enforcement agencies are gaining new ways and methods of controlling motorists. Although these tools, or agents, are becoming more and more precise, mistakes still happen in certain circumstances.

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That's why the driver is given evidence in image format. And you, the driver, have the right to request these same images, often preventing you from actually being fined.

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The new points-based license has arrived, and with it, the fines have become much more painful. Drivers who are caught have a number of tools at their disposal that can confirm or refute what actually happened.

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I've been fined, now what?

First of all, you should check that you have been notified with all the details of the infraction. For example, in cases of speeding, you should request photographs or images to prove that the infraction really happened. To complement the evidence, you can also ask for the technical data of the device.

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Is the evidence of good quality?

There are many lawyers who take advantage of these situations to try to contest the case, helping their clients with every possible loophole. Make sure that the photographs are not dark, blurred or completely black, so as to make it impossible to be sure that you were in fact an offender. Poorly filled out reports, with impossible times and places, can also open the door to a challenge.

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Who should I apply to for a photographic record?

In order to have access to the photographic record, you must make a request to the President of the National Road Safety Authority, by the defendant or a person duly authorized to do so, making it clear which is the number of the administrative offense.

- By registered mail to the Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Rodoviária, located at Parque de Ciências e Tecnologia de Oeiras, Avenida de Casal de Cabanas, Urbanização de Cabanas Golf, n.º 1, Tagus Park, 2734-507 Barcarena,

- In person, at the Administrative Offenses Section of the PSP District Command or at the Citizen Service Office of the GNR District Command/Traffic Detachment, in the area where the defendant lives, whose contact details can be found HERE.

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What are the costs?

Yes, there are costs for these applications, which are provided for in Ministerial Order no. 1334-C/2010 of December 31st.

Payments should be made to - PT50 0781.0112.01120012759.84, using the ANSR OFFICIAL WEBSITE, in the section "How to request a copy of the photographic record?", you will have access to the total amount to be paid.

• Certificate, per page - €12.10;

• Color photocopy - €1.08 per page;

• Black and white photocopy - 0.55 € per page;

• Certified photocopy - 1.08 € per page in black and white, plus 2.08 € for each page in color;

• Digital photocopy - €8.10;

• If the photocopies requested refer to a file that has already been archived, a total of €3.22 will be added;

• If the requested documentation is sent electronically, there will be a charge of €3.22 added to the total cost of the copy;

• Sending the requested documentation by post will cost €8.10 plus the cost of the copy.

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ANSR also makes available a Request for Consultation of File form, which you can DOWNLOAD and fill in easily and conveniently.

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Source: PPLWARE

Translated with DeepL.com