I got a Zeugenfragebogen (Witnesses questionnaire) For Speeding
Jan 23, 2019, 4:05 am
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I got a Zeugenfragebogen (Witnesses questionnaire) For Speeding
Just received a pdf invoice from Sixt rental car for a Zeugenfragebogen that Heidelberg sent to them for speeding violation. The invoice was for 25 Euros for administrative fees and it states that the fine is not included and "The respective authority will mail you the fine by regular post." How long will it take for the actual letter with the amount to pay arrive at my address in the USA?
Jan 23, 2019, 10:29 am
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It may take a few weeks (two or three, usually) until they actually mail the letter. The letter then takes roughly a week until it's delivered to your US address.
Don't worry, tickets in Germany are not nearly as expensive as in California. If you were like 15 km/h (~10 mph) over the limit, the fine could be as low as 25 euro.
Don't worry, tickets in Germany are not nearly as expensive as in California. If you were like 15 km/h (~10 mph) over the limit, the fine could be as low as 25 euro.
Jan 24, 2019, 12:10 am
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It may take a few weeks (two or three, usually) until they actually mail the letter. The letter then takes roughly a week until it's delivered to your US address.
Don't worry, tickets in Germany are not nearly as expensive as in California. If you were like 15 km/h (~10 mph) over the limit, the fine could be as low as 25 euro.
Don't worry, tickets in Germany are not nearly as expensive as in California. If you were like 15 km/h (~10 mph) over the limit, the fine could be as low as 25 euro.
Jan 29, 2019, 9:15 am
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After typing in the scanned PDF into Google Translate, it looks like their was an option to send the letter back with 20 Euro "Warning Fee." I wish Sixt would have just paid the damn thing and charged me for it along with the Admin fee they charged for processing the form. I was clocked at 14 km/h over.
You should get now a letter from the authorities with the speeding ticket and normally you can just accept the fine by paying it. In your case 20€ (the actually fine for being over by 11-15km/h). Sometimes the authorities add extra fees for sending out the ticket the second time which is about 25-30€ (you notice it is higher than the actual fine). Sadly this stupid fee is legal.
Feb 10, 2019, 7:13 pm
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After typing in the scanned PDF into Google Translate, it looks like their was an option to send the letter back with 20 Euro "Warning Fee." I wish Sixt would have just paid the damn thing and charged me for it along with the Admin fee they charged for processing the form. I was clocked at 14 km/h over.
Last edited by makrom; Feb 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Mar 30, 2019, 1:45 pm
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After typing in the scanned PDF into Google Translate, it looks like their was an option to send the letter back with 20 Euro "Warning Fee." I wish Sixt would have just paid the damn thing and charged me for it along with the Admin fee they charged for processing the form. I was clocked at 14 km/h over.
Chances are the authority seeing a US address will either drop the matter all together or send you the notice. If you choose to pay, it is likely bank transaction fees may cause more than the ticket itself.
Mar 30, 2019, 1:55 pm
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People complain constantly that some rental agencies do pay the fines and then bill the customer's credit card, along with a significant fee. This creates ill will, puts the agency in the middle of potential card disputes, and ultimately may deprive the individual of the ability to contest the infraction.