Need help drafting an objection to a traffic violation?

Questioner

I am being fined 420 euros because I allegedly did not stop at a pedestrian crossing while someone was about to cross. This is not correct and I was also not stopped while I parked 100 meters away to do some shopping. Now I would like to appeal against this because it is a penalty notice and it will cause problems for me if I get a criminal record. I find it difficult to draw up an appeal myself and I now understand that a lawyer cannot help on a pro bono basis because it is a violation and not a crime. In addition, the fine would also be too low to be able to get a pro bono lawyer. Given my income and the fact that I am a single mother, I cannot pay the full fee of a lawyer myself. 420 euros for a fine is already a lot of money for me, let alone the costs of a lawyer. I therefore wanted to ask whether there is another legal body that can help me draw up an appeal. I understand if there are costs involved, but hopefully not as much as the costs of a lawyer.

Lawyer

There are several ways to appeal the traffic ticket you received. The good news is that you can do it yourself. Here is a general structure of how you might go about it: 1. Salutation: Formulate the letter to the public prosecutor, including your name, address and the number of the CJIB decision. 2. Introduction: Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing the letter - to appeal against the penalty notice or fine. 3. Rationale: Next, explain why you think the ticket is unfair. If possible, give specific reasons - for example, if you have evidence that you were stopped, or if there were other circumstances that the officer may not have considered. 4. Conclusion: Reiterate your request to reconsider the fine and ask for a response. 5. Greetings and signature: Close the letter with an appropriate greeting and your signature. In order to draft the strongest possible objection, a relevant description of the situation, substantiation and argumentation are of great importance. This is your chance to convince the officer why he/she should reconsider the penalty notice. In addition, there are also various legal service providers who can help with drawing up an objection for a relatively low fee. For example, sites such as 'Bezwaarportaal.nl' offer a service aimed at drawing up objections to traffic fines. Please note that the information below is only a guideline. For professional advice and assistance, it would be wise to consult a legal expert. They are often more in contact with such situations and are familiar with the most effective methods and formulations for a successful objection.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer