Can I ignore a speed-camera notice?
No: you can't ignore the notice — you must name the driver. A speed camera records the number plate (often the driver's image too), and a notice goes to the vehicle's owner or holder — usually within 180 days of the offence — from CANARD (the Chief Inspectorate of Road Transport). In reply you can: accept the fine (if you were driving), along with penalty points (1 to 15 for speeding), or name who was driving. The owner has a duty to name the driver — failing to name them against this duty is a separate offence. Ignoring the notice leads to the case going to court and higher costs, so you must reply on time.
📋 The rules
- The notice goes to the vehicle's owner/holder (CANARD/GITD)
- Usually within 180 days of the offence
- You can accept the fine with points or name the driver
- Points for speeding: 1 to 15 by the excess
- Duty to name the driver — not naming is an offence
🔓 Exceptions
- Naming another driver: liability passes to that person
- Refusing the fine: the case is referred to court
- Inability to identify the driver doesn't remove the duty to name them
⚠️ Penalties & fines
For failing to name, against the duty, the person to whom the vehicle was entrusted, the fine is twice the fine for the offence — no lower than 800 zł, and under the Code of Petty Offences up to 5,000 zł. The speeding itself is a fine and penalty points (1 to 15), and reaching the points limit risks loss of the licence. Ignoring the notice doesn't make the case "disappear" — it goes to court, raising costs. To react properly: reply to the notice on time, accept the fine if you were driving, or accurately name the driver, and if in doubt about the photo or data — use your right to explanations and contact with the authority.
📎 Official sources
- Chief Inspectorate of Road Transport · CANARD →
- ISAP · Code of Petty Offences →
- ISAP · Road Traffic Act →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I ignore a speed-camera notice?
No. The notice goes to the vehicle's owner or holder, who must name the driver or accept the fine if they were driving. Ignoring it leads to the case going to court and higher costs, so you must reply within the set deadline.
What's the penalty for not naming the driver?
A fine of twice the fine for the offence, no lower than 800 zł, and under the Code of Petty Offences up to 5,000 zł. The duty to name who the vehicle was entrusted to lies with the owner, and failing to meet it is a separate offence.
How long until a speed-camera notice arrives?
Usually within 180 days of the offence. The notice is sent by the Automatic Road Traffic Supervision Centre (CANARD) within the Chief Inspectorate of Road Transport, to the owner or holder of the vehicle registered under the number plate.
Do I get penalty points for a speed camera?
Yes, if you accept the fine for speeding. The number of points depends on the scale of the excess — from 1 point for a small one to 15 for a very large one. Reaching the points limit (24, or 20 in the first year) risks loss of the licence and a retake of the exam.
Must I accept a speed-camera fine?
You don't have to, but then the case goes to court, which may impose a fine and charge costs. If you were driving, it's usually better to accept the fine. If someone else was driving, name them — liability will then pass to the actual driver.
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