Also means
administrative penalty procedure
Usage Note
Bußgeldverfahren is the procedure for imposing and reviewing fines for Ordnungswidrigkeiten (administrative offences). It is governed by the OWiG and involves the issuing authority first, then optionally a court if the party objects.
Examples
"Im Bußgeldverfahren legte der Fahrer erfolgreich Einspruch gegen den Bußgeldbescheid ein."
Natural Translation
In the fine proceedings, the driver successfully objected to the fine notice.
Literal Translation
In-the fine-proceedings lodged the driver successfully objection against the fine-notice in.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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