Beschikking verkeersboete (Wahv)

What this letter is

The beschikking is the official decision that imposes a traffic fine under the Wahv (the "Mulder" law). It names the offence code (feitcode), the date and place, the vehicle registration, the fine (sanctiebedrag) and € 9 administration costs. The letter goes to the registered keeper of the vehicle on the date of the offence.

Letters sent abroad

EU countries exchange vehicle owner data for traffic offences. The CJIB sends the decision to the keeper's home address in Dutch, often with a short explanation in the language of that country. The same deadlines apply. Unpaid fines of € 70 or more can be collected in the home country. Rental companies receive the fine as keeper, pay it and charge the driver with an administration fee.

Is the letter genuine?

Genuine decisions carry a 16-digit beschikkingsnummer, the CJIB name and address in Leeuwarden and payment instructions that point to cjib.nl or the CJIB bank account. Payment should never go to a private account. The number can be checked on cjib.nl.

Speed measurement

Measured speeds are corrected before the fine is set: 3 km/h below 100 km/h and 3% above. The fine is based on the corrected speed.

Appeal rules

The appeal (beroep) goes to the officier van justitie within 6 weeks after the date on the decision. It must be in Dutch and must state the beschikkingsnummer, the registration, the grounds and the sender's name and address and be signed. No payment is needed to appeal at this stage. A keeper who proves that the vehicle was sold or stolen or rented out before the offence is not liable (Wahv art. 8).