Road checks
Administrative (GAS) fine for average-speed checks
What is a GAS fine?
For minor speeding offences detected via average-speed control, the penalty is not issued by the police or the public prosecutor, but by the municipality.
This is done through a GAS fine (Municipal Administrative Sanction).
The aim is to handle minor violations efficiently without court intervention.
The amount of the GAS fine
The standard fine is €53, increased by €6 to €11 per additional km/h over the limit.
The exact amount depends on:
the permitted speed on the road section
how many km/h you exceeded the speed limit
and the municipality issuing the fine (local regulations may vary)
Procedure and rights
After the offence is recorded, you receive a GAS notification stating the fine amount and the payment deadline.
You have the right to:
contest the offence within the specified period
request access to the photos and the full file
be assisted by a lawyer
If you lodge an objection, a sanctioning officer decides.
If you disagree with that decision, you may appeal to the police court.
Why legal advice is helpful
A lawyer can verify:
whether the speed-control system was correctly installed and calibrated
whether the number plate was validly registered
whether the fine was lawfully imposed
A procedural error may result in the fine being annulled or reduced.
Contact us for a free initial consultation. We review your file and help minimize the consequences.
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