The administrative authority referred to in Article R.* 821-1 will notify the transport undertaking, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, of the draft penalty provided for in Article L.821-12.
The transport undertaking will be invited to submit any comments it may have within one month of this notification.
The file will be made available to it during this period. The administrative authority mentioned in article R.* 821-1 takes its decision after the one month period has expired, in the light of any observations that may have been submitted. The transport company will be notified of the written and reasoned decision by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.