Contesting an administrative fine in Romania
A contestation against a contravention report must be filed with the local court within 15 days of receipt and suspends enforcement of the fine.
Contesting a contravention
Under articles 31-36 of Government Ordinance 2/2001, any contravention report can be challenged by filing a written contestation with the local court within 15 days of receipt. The procedure is exempt from court fees and the contestation, if filed in time, automatically suspends the enforcement of the fine. The court summons the issuing officer and the petitioner, administers evidence and may annul the report, replace the fine with a warning, or reject the contestation. The judgment is final for small fines or can be appealed to the tribunal within 30 days for fines above 4,000 RON for individuals or 6,000 RON for companies.
General information only — this does not constitute legal advice. Data sourced from portal.just.ro, updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Article 36 of GO 2/2001 exempts contestations from court fees.
Yes, automatically, until the court issues its judgment.
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