Just received the Swiss equivalent of a NIP (I think)
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I was driving from France to Geneva in July (in a rental car) and I seem to have been caught doing 137 km/h in a 100 km/h limit judging from the letter I've got here, which has been passed on to me from the rental company.
It's all in French and my translating skills are limited, but it seems to be the equivalent of a NIP as I can't see any mention of a fine amount.
What are my options and the potential outcome(s)?
It's all in French and my translating skills are limited, but it seems to be the equivalent of a NIP as I can't see any mention of a fine amount.
What are my options and the potential outcome(s)?
I don't think this is going to be a simple or small fine going from other threads I've read today!
I'm bracing myself for a big fine but I don't want to do anything hasty until I've done more research.
From what I'm seeing, the fine is looking like it could be 10x my daily income + admin fees...
I'm bracing myself for a big fine but I don't want to do anything hasty until I've done more research.
From what I'm seeing, the fine is looking like it could be 10x my daily income + admin fees...
Rough translation of covering letter:
This offense must be brought to the attention of the public prosecutor, that are pronounced the penalties provided in accordance with Swiss law.
Beforehand, it is essential to the identification of the real author of this excessive over speed
Therefore, we invite you to complete and sign (if any to be completed and signed by the driver at fault) the "recognition of offense" form (to play the minutes) and the rights and obligations of the accused form "". In addition, it is necessary to complete and sign the one 'form' personal and financial circumstances "and return to
the attention of the policeman investigating officer, accompanied by a photocopy of your driver's license.
Regarding the 20 "'form' personal and financial circumstances (No. 2)", must also complete and return accornpagné all documents requested.
No news from you before Friday, September 5, 2014, we will be forced to call you by it and mandate to conduct your interview.
This offense must be brought to the attention of the public prosecutor, that are pronounced the penalties provided in accordance with Swiss law.
Beforehand, it is essential to the identification of the real author of this excessive over speed
Therefore, we invite you to complete and sign (if any to be completed and signed by the driver at fault) the "recognition of offense" form (to play the minutes) and the rights and obligations of the accused form "". In addition, it is necessary to complete and sign the one 'form' personal and financial circumstances "and return to
the attention of the policeman investigating officer, accompanied by a photocopy of your driver's license.
Regarding the 20 "'form' personal and financial circumstances (No. 2)", must also complete and return accornpagné all documents requested.
No news from you before Friday, September 5, 2014, we will be forced to call you by it and mandate to conduct your interview.
lbc said:
Yes, I read that thread, but it was from a little while ago.Seems that some pay because they are worried about what happens if they re-enter the country at a later date but some don't, thinking they won't be chased and understanding they might want to keep clear of that country from now on.
desolate said:
If you intend on going back to Switzerland any time I would pay up.
They don't forget and will pursue you. At least they did pursue me and as I have to go there regularly I paid up.
So are you saying you ignored it initially, but they chased and so later you decided it was best to pay then?They don't forget and will pursue you. At least they did pursue me and as I have to go there regularly I paid up.
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