Is there a way to challenge a traffic fine?

akifssa
By akifssa

I have received a traffic fine for an alleged violation which I am really sure of I did not commit!!!

Is there a way I can challenge that with the traffic department?

By zain79• 23 Jun 2011 19:28
zain79

this is a speeding ticket. i recently got the same message for speeding. just pay off and drive safe.

By DohaBrit2011• 23 Jun 2011 17:18
Rating: 5/5
DohaBrit2011

It's definitely parking then. That's what it said on mine when i parked on a road with no markings in West Bay...no obstruction, just an opportunistic traffic warden. I'm assuming they're on commission per x amount of tickets they hand out!!

Basically, if you feel you need to pursue it...give it a go, but you have zero chance, so save yourself some time.

By myid66• 23 Jun 2011 16:24
Rating: 5/5
myid66

the statment of loading a vehicle is mostly written in english site of moi, check arabic site.and useless to go to traffic dept.unless you are sure that you were not driving at that time

By daffodils2009• 23 Jun 2011 15:37
daffodils2009

most probably its for over speeding. i just checked for one our car.(english arabic differences)

By daffodils2009• 23 Jun 2011 15:27
daffodils2009

Check the Arabic website of MOI. Take the help of someone who can read Arabic. You will find the actual reason for this fine.

" Loading a vehicle in a way that causes danger to people and properties", which appears in the English website is not exactly the one caused for the fine.

By DaRuDe• 23 Jun 2011 15:05
DaRuDe

those remarks are in general for any kind of violation except for speeding

By akifssa• 23 Jun 2011 14:59
akifssa

I wrote them an e-mail this morning but don't expect a reply!

The ticket says, " Loading a vehicle in a way that causes danger to people and properties". I am very sure I have never loaded my car in any such way, however the location and time match my records and I was actually there at that time.

I'm so confused. I will approach them in person with an arabic speaking colleague. Thanks for the replies. ANyone else had a similar situation, please share.

By DohaBrit2011• 23 Jun 2011 14:47
Rating: 5/5
DohaBrit2011

Go to one of the main traffic departments, and explain the situation. If it's for speeding, they will have a photo that you can request to see. If it's for parking, no chance! I've tried to challenge a parking fine, went with photos etc and got nowhere!

Good luck, worth a shot, but chances are against any kind of success.

By galloper48• 23 Jun 2011 14:35
galloper48

If you are so sure then go to the Traffic Dept and challenge them on the spot.

However be sure "it was not you" and by the way if you don't speak arabic; getting somebody who speaks arabic to be a companion will help to "communicate" with the authority.

Regards!!

By baldrick2dogs• 23 Jun 2011 14:33
Rating: 2/5
baldrick2dogs

You can always try, but don't cry when you leave worse off.

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