Hello guys.
Yesterday i posted a question about this paper and it was discussed if i should pay the fine or not.

Like the law following citizen i am (also scared) i went to the police station and explained my situation. And i kinda went down like many people predicted.

I met a friendly looking police officer. I showed him the paper and the ticket but he couldnt speak much english. He than explained its only about wrong parking and showed me pictures of my car. They had more pictures of my car than a 16 year old girl who just got a BMW to birthday. Any way he said normally i need to pay 1500Cz but he directly said that we can make it 600Cz. I guess he suggested it because this is the ammount a tourist would pay but also i was friendly and he seemed friendly too. I didnt haggle like some people suggested and paid the 24€. Thats it.

Thank you for all the help and suggestions. It seems like i just could throw the paper away but its better not to have an open fine on my car. All in all it doesnt seem like a scam or rip off. Very friendly police man.

by Cathatafisch

4 comments

  1. Depending on the reason behind you parking there, he can even forgive the whole ticket and let you go off with a warning. That has happened to me last week actually. So i guess 1500Czk is for the abusers of the said parking spot, but he asked for 600Czk as a lesson for a tourist to know that some parking spots are paid for and that you should be more on alert while parking. Seems like a fair deal.

  2. 500-600 is the usual sum the cops usually give to everyone. 200 is for people who are really likeable and 1500 for assholes.

  3. Generally, in the Czech Republic ignoring anything like this has zero legal consequences and it is extremely unlikely that the authorities will try to enforce a small fine abroad.  By coming to a police station when you find a piece of paper on your vehicle you make it easier for the authorities, but ignoring a piece of paper from the police on your vehicle is not illegal. It’s just a step by the police to skip the proper administrative procedures, which are too costly compared to the fine amount for small offences, so the authorities usually won’t take further action if you ignore it.

  4. I’m glad you got it sorted out, and it’s nice to read the update. Enjoy the rest of your trip and hope you don’t encounter any more inconveniences.

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