I received a fixed fine for a misdemeanour: what should I do?
Several payment methods are possible:
by credit card, either:
via the website www.amendes.gouv.fr or the application amendes.gouv
by telephone on 0806 20 30 40 (no surcharge)
at the counter of a public finance centre
at an approved partner's, such as a newsagent, by showing the payment coupon received with the notice
by cheque made out to the Public Treasury ("Trésor Public") enclosing the payment coupon
by cash at an approved partner's such as a newsagent up to a limit of €300
If you wish to appeal the fixed fine for a misdemeanour
Complete the online procedure quickly and free of charge by clicking on the following link: ‘Designate or appeal’.
Fill in the 4 mandatory fields:
fixed penalty notice reference number;
date of the fixed penalty notice;
last name;
validate the captcha (security code at the end of the form).
Lastly, select the type of appeal then follow the instructions to check and confirm all the details you have entered