How do I know if I have a VP after a radar flash?

Verified 27 January 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Have you seen a radar flash on the road and wondering if it is relevant to your vehicle?

If your vehicle has been flashed, you will receive a notice of violation.

The time limit to receive the notice of contravention varies depending on the type of radar (fixed radar, mobile radar, red light...)

There is indeed multiple stepss from the radar flash until the notice of contravention is received.

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Steps from the radar flash to sending the fine to the owner or tenant of the vehicle and the possibilities of payment or challenge

Steps from the radar flash to the receipt of the notice of contravention

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Steps from the radar flash to sending the fine to the owner or tenant of the vehicle and the possibilities of payment or challenge

If you are sure you have been flashed and you do not receive a notice of contravention, check the address carte grise indicated on your certificate of registration (new name of the

If the address is not up to date, the time limit notice of contravention is received elongated.

You may also receive a notice of assessment of monetary penalty without receiving the original notice of contravention.

In case of difficulties, ask theANTAI: titleContent.

Reminder

he is obligatory of carte grise change address on your in the 1-month period following the change of address. Failure to comply with this obligation shall be punished by a fine of up to €750.

There's no no fixed time limit to receive a notice of violation.

However, a contravention is prescribed after one year. This means that you can no longer be prosecuted and you will not have to pay a fine.

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