Letters: I was a victim of number plate fraud in France - twice
A Connexion reader gives advice on how to appeal against unjustified fines
You have 45 days from receipt of a fine to challenge it - hence the importance of keeping your home address up-to-date on the carte grise registration document
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To the Editor,
I read your recent article about number plate fraud, of which I have also been a victim – twice.
Both happened while I was visiting family abroad. I ended up paying the fine for the first one because I missed the deadline for responding.
For the second one, I produced copies of my airline tickets to prove I was not in France when this incident occurred. This time my appeal was successful.
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My take-away from this experience? Don’t miss their deadline.
It is the most important thing, even more important than proof of innocence.
I struggled with paying the fine because it was an admission of guilt, and I was not guilty.
Danny Lennox Bronson, by email
Have you been a victim of number plate fraud in France? Let us know how you handled it at letters@connexionfrance.com
