Amende Forfaitaire

Night-time noise in France costs a fixed fine of €68, €180 if paid late and up to €450 before a judge. When to call the police, what the noisy neighbour risks, how to challenge a fine and what to do if it starts again.

A protest fine in France costs €135, then €375 once increased. You have 45 days to pay or challenge it before the public prosecutor's officer, often online on the ANTAI website. Grounds, evidence and deadlines.