Improper parking can result in a high fine and, in some cases, lead to the loss of points in the driving license. The road code establishes different types of parking -related infractions, with variables variables depending on the severity of the infraction.
Types of Parking Fines
Parking fines vary depending on the site and the way the vehicle is parked. Among the most common infractions is the parking lot on treadmills, which can result in a fine between 60 and 300 euros, in addition to the loss of two points in the letter and an accessory sanction of driving inhibition between one and twelve months.
Park on the sidewalk, preventing the passage of pedestrians, can also lead to a fine of identical value, although without loss of points. Parking in places that condition access, such as garage or parks, is also subject to a penalty within the same interval of values.
Serious infractions
Parking outside the locations, namely in the lane or in reduced visibility zones, can result in a fine ranging from 60 to 300 euros, explains the. However, if it occurs during the night, the fine may rise to values between 250 and 1,250 euros.
Park in places reserved for people with disabilities is considered a serious offense, subject to a fine of 60 to 300 euros, loss of two points in the driving license and an accessory sanction of driving inhibition that can go up to twelve months.
Other fines and values associated
The road code also provides for other parking infractions, with fines between 30 and 150 euros. Parking in places reserved for certain types of vehicles, such as emergency vehicles or public transport, also fits into this type of infractions.
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What happens if the fine is not paid
The driver has a maximum period of 15 business days to pay the fine. If you do not do so within this period, you may face additional penalties, such as provisional seizure of the driving license or the Single Automobile Document (DUA), as well as aggravation of the fine due to additional procedural costs.
If the payment is only made after an administrative proceeding by the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) is made, the amount may be significantly higher than the initial amount of the fine.
How to contest a parking lot
The driver may contest a fine if he considers that he has been improperly assessed. For this, you must follow some essential steps. The first consists of payment of the fine as deposit within 48 hours, which does not mean admission of the infraction, but only ensures that the process can follow for contestation.
Contestation Process
The contestation must be made through an ANSR letter, containing elements such as the Number of Auto of Infringement, identification of the driver, exposure of the facts and proofs that substantiate the defense. It is also possible to present up to three witnesses to reinforce the arguments presented.
The letter must be signed according to the driver identification document. Alternatively, the defense can be made by a properly mandated lawyer for this purpose.
ANSR decision
If the ANSR reason for the defense or if it does not respond within two years after the infraction, the driver may request the reimbursement of the amount paid as a deposit.
The driver has 15 business days to contest the fine from the date of notification. If the notification is sent by registered mail, the deadline begins to count a day or three after the signing of the reception warning, as it was received by itself or by another person.
In cases where the notification is made by simple letter, the deadline begins five days after deposit in the mailbox, the date indicated by the postman used as a reference for contestation purposes.
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