Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article A37-19-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In the event of a claim brought before the competent court, the report drawn up with the device provided for in Article A. 37-19 is, at the request of the authority to which the complaint is made, printed on a white sheet of paper measuring 210 mm × 297 mm. It reproduces the information mentioned in I of Article A. 37-16 or article A. 37-27-2, as well as any additional…

Read More »

Article A37-20 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

When a contravention has been established by a report drawn up using a secure electronic device in accordance with articles R. 49-1, D. 589-2 and A. 37-19, the fixed fine notice may indicate that the request for exoneration or the claim may be made in electronic form in accordance with the provisions of this article. Except in the cases provided for in articles A. 37-20-1 to A. 37-20-5, the dispute…

Read More »

Article A37-20-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The holder of the registration certificate or the persons referred to in the last three paragraphs of Article L. 121-2 of the Highway Code who have received a fixed fine notice may submit the request or complaint provided for by Article 529-10 electronically in accordance with the procedures specified by this sub-section. The challenge is made on the “www.antai.fr” site, using the information on the fixed fine notice, using the…

Read More »

Article A37-20-3 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In the case provided for in 1° of Article A. 37-20-2, the person shall send digitally, in the formats indicated on the site ” www. antai. fr “, the copy of the receipt of the complaint lodged for theft or destruction of the vehicle or for the offence of misuse of a number plate provided for by the article L. 317-4-1 of the Highway Code, the copy of the declaration…

Read More »

Article A37-20-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In the case provided for in 2° of Article A. 37-20-2, the person specifies the identity, address and driving licence reference of the person who was presumed to be driving the vehicle when the offence was recorded; he or she is not required to send a letter transmitted digitally; he or she is informed that any false statement exposes him or her to criminal prosecution.

Read More »

Article A37-21 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In order to record offences subject to the fixed fine procedure and to receive payment for them, where payment is made immediately, ticketing officers use standard counterfoil receipt books, measuring 100 mm × 217 mm, the characteristics of which are set out in the provisions of this section. These books are also used to collect the deposit provided for by Article L. 121-4 of the Highway Code.

Read More »

Article A37-23 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The front and back of sheet no. 1 of the bundle contain a reminder of the laws and regulations applicable to the offences mentioned in Article A. 37-21. The fronts of leaflets nos 2, 3, 4 and 5 contain identical information by duplication effect. Slip no. 2 constitutes the actual receipt; it is given with slip no. 1 to the offender or perpetrator. On the front of slips nos 2,…

Read More »

Contact a French lawyer now

Contact a French Business Lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.