Understanding Traffic Fines

Pointed out this fine. The AnwB then advises not to pay the fine until a final answer to the objection has been given. If you do not pay, the fine can increase and you can be inserted into the investigation register as a license plate holder. On the CJIB website you can always see whether you are open to traffic.

Fines within the EU vs Outside the EU

It’s essential to understand the difference in procedures for traffic fines received within the European Union and those received outside of it.

Fines within the EU

In the case of fines received within the EU, the process is more streamlined. However, the specifics of this process are not detailed here, and it’s crucial to follow the instructions provided with the fine notice.

Fines Outside the EU

If you were fined in a country outside the European Union, the facts are different. It is possible that a fine will be collected immediately, for example if you get it from an agent immediately. If you receive it afterwards and do not choose the payment, you may receive a message from a debt collection agency from the country where you received the fine. However, countries outside the EU have no right to collect the money in the Netherlands.