Avenida Fernandes Lima Courtesy Drivers charged with traffic violations in Maceió can contest the penalty if they identify errors or irregularities. The administrative process at the Municipal Department of Transport and Traffic (DMTT) is free and does not require advance payment of the fine. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel When an infraction is recorded by a traffic agent or electronic equipment, a Traffic Infraction Notice (AIT) is issued. After registration, the responsible body has up to 30 days to issue the Notice of Assessment to the vehicle owner. If the notification is not issued within this period, the assessment must be archived and the amount cancelled. The Notice of Assessment does not yet represent the definitive application of the fine. The document informs that a process related to the vehicle has been opened and allows the owner to present the first objection. The appeal can go through three stages: Prior Defense; Appeal to the Administrative Infraction Appeals Board (Jari); Appeal to the State Traffic Council (Cetran).
How to appeal a traffic fine in Maceió; see step by step
Avenida Fernandes Lima Courtesy Drivers charged with traffic violations in Maceió can contest the penalty if they identify errors or irregularities. The administrative process at the Municipal Department of Transport...
1. Prior Defense The Prior Defense can be presented after receiving the Notice of Assessment. The deadline will be indicated in the document itself and cannot be less than 30 days, counting from the notification or publication of the notice. At this stage, formal errors or inconsistencies may be pointed out in the infraction notice, such as: cloned license plate; incorrect vehicle make or model; address of non-existent infraction; other data filled in incorrectly. It is also during this period that the owner must indicate the responsible driver, if he was not driving the vehicle at the time of the infraction. If the Prior Defense is not presented or is rejected, the Penalty Notice will be issued. The document contains the value of the fine, the corresponding score and the deadline for submitting a new appeal. 2. Appeal to Jari (1st instance) National Driving License (CNH). Renato Beiruth/Detran Jari is responsible for analyzing appeals in the first instance. The deadline to appeal will be indicated in the payment guide and will be at least 30 days after receipt of the Penalty Notice. At this stage, the driver can present more detailed arguments, documents, photographs, witnesses and evidence of exceptional situations, such as a medical emergency that led to the infraction. It is not necessary to have presented a Prior Defense to appeal to Jari. It is also not mandatory to pay the fine before filing the appeal. Jari has a period of up to 24 months to analyze the request. If the appeal is not judged within this period, the process expires and the penalty must be extinguished. 3. Appeal to Cetran (2nd instance) Appealing a traffic fine is a guaranteed right for every driver Collection If the appeal is denied by Jari, the driver can still appeal to the State Traffic Council. Cetran represents the last stage of the process at the administrative level. Required documents To present the defense or appeal, the driver must gather the following documents: completed and signed application; copy of the Notice of Assessment or Notice of Penalty; copy of the owner or driver's National Driving License (CNH); photographs, documents, police report or other evidence that substantiates the dispute. How to get up to 40% discount (SNE) Drivers can also join the Electronic Notification System (SNE), a federal government tool available in the Digital Traffic Card application. The system replaces the sending of paper notifications with digital format and allows the driver to receive notifications via cell phone. Those who join the SNE can obtain a 20% discount when paying the fine by the due date. Even paying at a discount, it is possible to appeal. If the fine is cancelled, the amount is refunded. The discount reaches 40% if the driver recognizes the infraction, pays by the due date and waives the appeal. The system also allows you to indicate the responsible driver directly through the application. By joining the SNE, the owner will no longer receive printed notifications by the Post Office. It is now considered legally notified 30 days after the infraction is recorded in the electronic system. Therefore, it is important to keep application warnings activated and monitor deadlines.
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