{"id":197,"date":"2022-08-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utuhukuk.com\/trafik-cezalarina-itiraz\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T10:06:45","slug":"objecting-traffic-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utuhukuk.com\/en\/trafik-cezalarina-itiraz\/","title":{"rendered":"Objecting to Traffic Fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pm\" data-utu-pm=\"1\">\n<p class=\"pm-giris\"><strong>Objecting to a traffic fine<\/strong> requires the correct determination of the time limit, the authority to which the objection is made and the documents to be attached to the petition. Traffic fines fall within the scope of the Misdemeanours Law. In this article we address the time limit for objection, when the time limit starts, how to object and which documents are required, as well as where to find out about fines imposed and how to pay them.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"pm-ozet\" aria-label=\"In brief\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">In brief<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traffic fines fall within the scope of the Misdemeanours Law; under Article 27 of the Law, an objection to the fine may be filed within 15 days, and if no objection is filed in time, the fine becomes final.<\/li>\n<li>The period for objecting to a traffic fine starts from the day the fine is issued if it was issued in person, or from the date of service if it was issued in absentia against the licence plate.<\/li>\n<li>The objection is filed by petition with the criminal judgeship of peace; a copy of the decision record and photocopies of the vehicle registration, driving licence and identity card are attached to the petition. Benefiting from the early payment discount does not prevent an objection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"pm-not\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Currency note<\/p>\n<p>This article was prepared in accordance with the legislation and practice in force on the date of its publication. The channels for querying and paying traffic fines may have changed since then. You are advised to consult a lawyer regarding the current position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<details class=\"pm-ic\" open>\n<summary>Contents<\/summary>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#itiraz-suresi\">Legal basis and time limit for objection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#surenin-baslangici\">How the fine is imposed and when the time limit starts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#itiraz-sureci\">How to object and which documents are required<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sorgulama-odeme\">Where to find out about fines and how to pay them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sss\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iletisim\">Consultation request<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n<section id=\"itiraz-suresi\">\n<h2>Legal Basis of the Traffic Fine and the Time Limit for Objection<\/h2>\n<p>The first issue to consider when objecting to a traffic fine is the time limit. Under Article 27 of the Misdemeanours Law, the person on whom the fine has been imposed may, against the fine imposed, <strong>within 15 days<\/strong> has the right to object.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm-not\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Important \u00b7 The 15-day time limit<\/p>\n<p><strong>If no objection is lodged within the time limit, the fine becomes final.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"surenin-baslangici\">\n<h2>How the Fine Is Imposed and When the Time Limit Starts<\/h2>\n<p>A traffic fine can be imposed in two ways. The first is where a traffic officer stops the person and issues the fine in their presence; the second is where the fine is issued in the person\u2019s absence against the vehicle\u2019s registration plate.<\/p>\n<p>The manner in which the fine is imposed determines the start date of the time limit for objection:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm-ikili\">\n<div class=\"pm-kart\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Fine imposed in person<\/p>\n<p>For a fine imposed on the spot by a traffic officer, the time limit for objection starts on the day it is imposed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm-kart\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Fine imposed in absentia on the number plate<\/p>\n<p>For a fine imposed in absentia, the time limit for objection starts on the date of service of the relevant traffic fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If the traffic fine was issued in the person\u2019s absence, the time limit for objection begins from the date of service of the traffic fine. However, if the traffic fine was issued on the spot by a traffic officer, the time limit for objection begins from the day on which it was issued.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"itiraz-sureci\">\n<h2>How to Object to a Traffic Fine and Which Documents Are Required<\/h2>\n<p>To object to a traffic fine, it must first be borne in mind that the objection must be lodged within the time limit. As mentioned above, the date on which the 15-day period begins must be correctly determined. The objection is made by petition to the criminal judgeship of peace.<\/p>\n<p>The objection process consists of the following stages, in the order described in the article:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pm-adimlar\">\n<li><strong>Determining the time limit<\/strong><span>The date on which the 15-day time limit starts is determined correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying the authority<\/strong><span>The competent authority with jurisdiction to which the petition is to be submitted is correctly identified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparing the petition<\/strong><span>The reasons why the fine should be annulled are set out, based on concrete evidence and precedent decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Assembling the attachments<\/strong><span>A copy of the decision report and photocopies of the vehicle registration, driving licence and identity card are attached to the petition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Signature and application<\/strong><span>An application is made to the criminal judgeship of peace with the petition bearing the signature and name details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Certain documents must be prepared in order to object to a traffic fine. To object to a traffic fine, a petition will first need to be prepared. A copy of the decision report sent to the person fined should be attached to the objection petition. In addition, photocopies of the vehicle registration certificate, driving licence and identity card of the person fined should be added as attachments to the petition.<\/p>\n<p>In brief, the objection petition and its attachments are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pm-liste\">\n<li>Petition of objection<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the decision report<\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of the vehicle registration<\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of the driving licence<\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of the identity card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When preparing the objection petition, the court with subject-matter and territorial jurisdiction must be correctly identified. Then the reasons why the fine imposed should be annulled, <strong>based on concrete evidence and precedent decisions,<\/strong> should be set out in the petition. The petition should be finalised by adding the signature and name details.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sorgulama-odeme\">\n<h2>Where to Find Out About Traffic Fines and How to Pay Them<\/h2>\n<p>Citizens can find out about traffic fines imposed on them <strong>through service of notification<\/strong> made to them. Apart from this, citizens can also check their fines <strong>via the e-Devlet (e-Government) platform<\/strong> . Apart from e-Devlet, fines imposed can also be accessed using the websites of <strong>PTT (Turkish Post)<\/strong>, <strong>EGM (General Directorate of Security)<\/strong> or <strong>the Revenue Administration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pm-cipler\" aria-label=\"Channels through which traffic fines can be found out\">\n<li>Service<\/li>\n<li>E-Government (e-Devlet)<\/li>\n<li>PTT (Turkish Post)<\/li>\n<li>EGM (General Directorate of Security)<\/li>\n<li>the Revenue Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using one of the participating debit cards or credit cards, a traffic fine <strong>can be paid online<\/strong>. Instead of paying online, to pay in cash, traffic fines can also be paid by applying to <strong>tax offices<\/strong>, <strong>bank branches<\/strong> or any <strong>a PTT branch<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm-not\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Early payment and objection<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking advantage of the early payment discount does not prevent you from objecting to the fine imposed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"pm-dipnot\">Related page: <a href=\"https:\/\/utuhukuk.com\/en\/ankara-traffic-accident-lawyer\/\">Traffic Accident Lawyer in Ankara<\/a> \u2014 diminution in value, replacement vehicle, and compensation for accidents involving injury and death<\/p>\n<section id=\"sss\" class=\"pm-sss\">\n<h2>Objecting to a Traffic Fine: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details open>\n<summary>How many days is the period for objecting to a traffic fine?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Under Article 27 of the Misdemeanours Law, a traffic fine may be challenged within 15 days. If no objection is made in time, the fine becomes final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>From what date does the objection period start?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>If the fine was issued in person on the spot by a traffic officer, the period starts from the day it was issued; if it was issued in absentia against the licence plate, it starts from the date of service of the fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which documents are attached to a petition objecting to a traffic fine?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>According to the article, the objection is filed by petition with the criminal judgeship of peace; a copy of the decision record and photocopies of the vehicle registration, driving licence and identity card of the person fined are attached to the petition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"iletisim\" class=\"pm-form-kap\">\n<div class=\"pm-form-sol\">\n<p class=\"pm-etiket\">Consultation request<\/p>\n<h2>Do you have a question about objecting to a traffic fine?<\/h2>\n<p>As UTU Hukuk Dan\u0131\u015fmanl\u0131k, we provide legal and advisory services in the field of criminal law.<\/p>\n<p>Fill in the form and we will call you. 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