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Article 530-2-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

When notices of fines or increased fixed fines are sent to a person residing abroad, the time limits set out in articles 529-1,529-2,529-8,529-9 and 530 are increased by one month.

The provisions of articles 529-10 and 530 of this code and of articles L. 121-2 and L. 121-3 of the Highway Code relating to holders of the vehicle registration certificate are applicable to persons whose identity appears on equivalent documents issued by foreign authorities.

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Article 530-2-1

Lorsque les avis de contravention ou d’amende forfaitaire majorée sont adressés à une personne résidant à l’étranger, les délais prévus par les articles 529-1,529-2,529-8,529-9 et 530 sont augmentés d’un mois.

Les dispositions des articles 529-10 et 530 du présent code et des articles L. 121-2 et L. 121-3 du code de la route relatives aux titulaires du certificat d’immatriculation du véhicule sont applicables aux personnes dont l’identité figure sur les documents équivalents délivrés par des autorités étrangères.

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