Contesting a speed camera fine in France is possible within a strict 45-day window. Here is everything you need to know in 2026.
45-Day Deadline: Non-Negotiable
You have 45 days from the notice date to contest. Do not pay if you intend to contest — payment equals admission of guilt.
Valid Grounds for Contestation
- You were not the driver (designate the actual driver)
- License plate error in the photo
- Vehicle was stolen or plate was cloned (attach police report)
- Vehicle had been sold before the offence (attach sale certificate)
- Force majeure: documented medical emergency
How to Contest
Contest online at antai.gouv.fr or by registered letter to the OMP address on your fine notice. Address: ANTAI — CS 41101, 35911 Rennes Cedex 9.
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