Contesting a CJIB Traffic Fine
Contest a CJIB fine within 6 weeks at cjib.nl by submitting verweer with your zaaknummer. Valid grounds include incorrect driver data, procedural defects in speed camera certification, and emergency circumstances — if rejected, appeal (beroep) to the kantonrechter within 6 weeks.
Many CJIB fines contain procedural errors that succeed on appeal. This guide walks through the verweer process with grounds that actually work.
01Guidance
Legal basis for contesting CJIB fines
Article 5 Wahv allows verweer against administrative traffic fines. CJIB must prove the offence with adequate camera certification (Meetbrief) and correct vehicle identification. Case law accepts emergency (force majeure) narrowly — medical emergencies with documentation. Procedural defects in the MAH notice (wrong date format, missing appeal instructions) can invalidate the fine.
02CJIB contest timeline
CJIB contest timeline
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Verweer deadline | 6 weeks from date on MAH |
| CJIB verweer decision | Often 6–12 weeks |
| Beroep (court) deadline | 6 weeks after rejection |
| Court fee (traffic beroep) | Varies — check rechtspraak.nl |
| Driver nomination deadline | Within 6 weeks — same window |
03Procedure
Contest a CJIB fine step by step
- Step 1: Log in to cjib.nl with DigiD or case numberForeign residents can often use zaaknummer + birthdate without DigiD.
- Step 2: Select 'verweer' and state groundsBe specific: 'incorrect driver', 'calibration certificate expired', 'vehicle sold before date'.
- Step 3: Upload evidenceDashcam, GPS log, sale contract, medical records for emergency claims.
- Step 4: Appeal if verweer rejectedFile beroep at rechtspraak.nl within 6 weeks. Request hearing if needed.
04Template
Template verweer letter (postal submission)
CJIB – Verweerschrift Zaaknummer: [nummer] Kenteken: [plate] Geachte heer/mevrouw, Hierbien maak ik verweer tegen de beschikking ter zake [overtreding] op [datum] te [locatie]. Gronden: 1. [Bijv. ik was niet de bestuurder — bijlage nominatie bestuurder] 2. [Bijv. meetapparaat niet gecertificeerd conform Wahv] Verzocht wordt de beschikking te vernietigen. [Naam, adres, geboortedatum] [Datum]
05Escalation
When CJIB contests need a lawyer
If the fine carries driving ban points, exceeds €400, or involves criminal referral for extreme speeding, legal representation pays for itself. Lawyers request the full measurement dossier — calibration gaps succeed in court more often than self-filed verweer.
06Guidance
Technical defences that succeed in verweer
Speed camera calibration certificate ( meetbrief ) expiry — request full dossier. Sign placement non-compliant with RVV — photo proving obscured sign. Emergency medical drive with hospital record. Vehicle sold before offence date with transfer proof. Identity of driver wrong on lease fleet — driver nomination form timely filed. Procedural defect in MAH letter missing appeal instructions — rare but voiding. Language assistance: request Dutch decision translation if procedural fairness arguable. Lawyer-requested dossier review fee worthwhile for high fines.
07Frequently asked questions