Article D45-9 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
The time limits mentioned in articles 495-18 and 495-19 are assessed, in the event that payment of the fine is sent by post, with regard to the date of dispatch of the means of payment attested by the postal operator’s stamp. When notices of offence or increased fixed fine are sent to a person residing abroad, that person may make payment within one month of the deadlines mentioned in articles…