You were caught by an automatic speed camera
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Does this affect you?
This procedure applies to all drivers, holders or owners of a vehicle who have committed a traffic offence.
You can:
- acknowledge the offence;
- dispute the offence;
- name another driver who is liable for the offence.
Speeding is one of the most common traffic offences. You can consult the table of all traffic offences.
You received a notice of offence
The notice of offence is sent by ordinary post within a maximum of 4 weeks after the offence.
This letter contains the following information:
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of the offence | type of offence (e.g. speeding, exceeding a limit) |
| Technical data |
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| Context | place, date and time the offence was committed |
| Vehicle and driver | licence plate number, owner's name, driver's license number (if applicable) |
| Verification of the radar | date and time of the last inspection of the device (mandatory to ensure reliability) |
| Penalties | amount payable: EUR 49 to EUR 145 depending on the severity of the offence; where applicable, the number of points deducted |
| Important information |
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Subscribe to the electronic delivery service (eDelivery function) to receive your notice of offence in your MyGuichet.lu private eSpace following a speeding offence (detected by automatic radar).
By subscribing to eDelivery, you agree to no longer receiving your notices of offence by post.
Instead you will receive an email informing you of a new message in your eDelivery inbox. Please remember to add your email address to your MyGuichet.lu profile.
You can withdraw this authorisation at any time by unsubscribing from the relevant document.
If you receive a notice of offence following a speed camera flash, you can make an appointment to view your photo at the National Processing Centre (UPR-CSA) of the Grand Ducal Police.
If you are unable to come and view the photo in person, you may give another person a written power of attorney to do so in your stead. Any passengers and other vehicles in the photograph are blurred.
In case of a penalty notice, you will be invited to draft a position statement for the purposes of a hearing. This position statement may also be lodged online, through MyGuichet.lu.
How to pay or dispute a penalty notice
- Payment
- Dispute
If you admit to committing the offence, you must pay the fine within 45 days of receiving the letter (75 days for non-residents).
Payment options:
- online via MyGuichet.lu;
- via Payconiq;
- by bank transfer to a police account;
- at a police station (in cash or by credit/debit card).
Please note: if you pay by bank transfer, you must state the reference number of the fine as well as the vehicle's licence plate number.
Cheques and foreign transfer orders are not accepted.
Payment within the specified time limit ends any legal proceedings.
If the fine is not paid within 45 days, you will be sent a letter by registered post granting you a further 45 days. The fine may be converted into a penalty notice if the offence results in a loss of points.
If no payment is made or no dispute is filed within the 45-day deadline, the owner or holder of the vehicle will receive a registered letter that specifies the consequences of non-payment and that also grants a new 45-day deadline, starting from:
- the day on which the registered letter was accepted; or
- failing that, on the day it was presented; or
- the day on which the notice was delivered by the postal worker.
Even if you have activated the eDelivery function for notifications of offence, the second notice is always sent by registered letter and will not appear in your private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu.
Reason for contesting the offence
You have the right to contest the offence if, at the time of the incident, the vehicle was:
- driven by another person;
- lent or leased to a third party;
- already destroyed at the time the offence was committed;
- stolen or fraudulently misappropriated; or
- if another valid reason exists.
Please note: false declarations are punishable by a fine of between EUR 251 and EUR 10,000.
Deadline
You have 45 days to lodge your appeal from the date on the letter, the acceptance or presentation of the registered letter, or the day the notice was delivered by the postal worker. This deadline is extended by one month for non-residents.
Dispute procedure
You must:
- complete, sign and return the dispute form (attached to the fine) to the address of the processing centre indicated on the fine;
- attach the required supporting documents, which, depending on the type of dispute, are as follows:
- a document certifying that a complaint has been filed with the competent authorities in the event of theft of the vehicle;
- a copy of the declaration of destruction of the vehicle;
- a copy of the contract of sale or rental of the vehicle;
- proof of the transaction in the road vehicle register;
- proof of the vehicle's owners and holders;
- a written, dated and signed statement specifying the identity and contact details of the person designated as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence.
You can also submit your appeal online via MyGuichet.lu.
In the event of non-payment after a reminder letter
- Offence resulting in loss of points: The fine is converted into a penalty notice. You can submit comments or file an appeal. The file, accompanied by your statement of position, if any, is forwarded to the State prosecutor, who will decide on the next steps.
- Offence not resulting in loss of points: the fine gives rise to the payment of a lump-sum fine, which corresponds to twice the amount of the initial fine.
The lump-sum fine decided by the State Prosecutor is an enforcement order, which means that it can be recovered directly.
You will be informed of the lump-sum fine handed down and your right to object by registered letter.
- Payment of the lump-sum fine: You have 30 days to pay the fine, starting from the date of acceptance or presentation of the registered letter, or from the date the notice was delivered by the postal worker.
- Non-payment of the lump-sum fine: the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority (Administration de l’enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA - AED) collects payments by:
- a third-party summons which allows the AED to recover the amount due from financial institutions, notaries, state administrations, ministries or others; or
- seizure of assets and income.
Prosecution stops as soon as the lump-sum fine is paid.
Disputing the lump-sum fine
A dispute may be filed within 30 days, accompanied by the following mandatory documents:
- the notice of decision regarding the lump-sum fine
- a written, reasoned position statement; and
- proof of payment of the lump-sum fine to the Police, to the account specified on the notification letter.
The State prosecutor may dismiss the case without further action or summon you to appear before the police court.
In the event of acquittal or dismissal, any deposits you may have made will be refunded.
If convicted, the amount of the fine handed down cannot be less than the initial amount of the lump-sum fine.
What is the impact on your points-based driving licence?
Traffic-related fines and penalty notices may be accompanied by a loss of points on the offender's driving licence.
The points-based licence system, in force since 1 November 2002, provides for an initial capital of 12 points. It applies to all drivers, including professional drivers and non-residents of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Each offence results in an automatic deduction depending on the type of offence committed. You will be notified by registered letter of any reduction in the number of points.
Consult the list of offences resulting in a loss of points.
You can check your balance of points, available under 'Points-based driving licence' in the services catalogue on your driving licence in your private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu.
Suspension of the right to drive
The loss of all 12 points results in the suspension of the right to drive.
The suspension remains in effect for a period of 12 months.
If the holder of a driving licence loses all 12 points for the second time within 3 years following the end of the first suspension, the duration of the suspension is doubled to 24 months.
Unlike court-ordered driving bans or an administrative withdrawal of a licence, the suspension of the right to drive in connection with the points-based licence allows for no deviation from the rules, such as taking into account the need to drive for professional reasons, for example.
During the suspension period, the driver must take a 5-day awareness course (a 12-point course) offered at the Driving Safety Training Centre (Centre de formation pour conducteurs) in Colmar-Berg.
The purpose of the course is to reinforce participants' awareness of the dangers of driving and their understanding of the responsibility required of drivers.
At the end of the suspension period, you will see your 12-point balance fully restored.
How to recover your points
By driving responsibly and not committing any further offences (which result in points being deducted) for a period of 3 consecutive years, you will recover your full 12-points balance.
You can also recover 3 points (once every 3 years) by voluntarily attending a one-day awareness course at the Driver Training Centre in Colmar-Berg. This course aims to raise awareness of the dangers of traffic and the responsibility of drivers.
After the course, your participation is notified to the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, and 3 points are automatically added to your licence, without exceeding the maximum of 12 points.
Good to know
The Grand Ducal Police can withdraw your licence on the spot if:
- your blood alcohol level has exceeded the legal limit;
- you refuse to undergo alcohol or drug testing;
- you have committed a traffic offence known as 'extreme speeding' (délit de grande vitesse).
The withdrawal of a driving licence constitutes a driving ban.
A report is sent by the police to the State prosecutor's office, which decides on the appropriate action to be taken.
You may request, under certain conditions, the temporary return of your licence pending the judgement.
Traffic offences committed in another European Union country
If you commit a traffic offence in another EU Member State, you may receive a fine due to the automatic exchange of information provided for in Directive 2015/413.
Offences concerned:
- speeding;
- not wearing a seat belt;
- running a red light;
- driving under the influence (alcohol or drugs);
- using a mobile phone while driving;
- driving on a restricted road.
You will receive an official notification specifying the details of the offence and the applicable penalty.
Luxembourg fines are also transferable to non-resident drivers and may result in prosecution in their country of residence.
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