An Garda Síochána letter explained in English
Police. The Irish police. It sends fixed charge notices for speeding and other road offences, and other police letters.
Letters you may get
- Fixed charge notice — pay the fine within 28 days, or 50% more in the next 28 days
- Request to name the driver — say who was driving
- Court summons — the fine wasn’t paid in time
What to do
- If you weren’t driving, give the driver’s details as the notice explains, within the time given.
- Pay only through the official website or address on the notice. Texts asking for fines are often scams.
- Find the deadline. Look for “by”, “within”, “no later than”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”). See the template.
Words you may see
- fixed charge notice
- A fine for a road offence. Pay within 28 days, or 50% more within the next 28 days.
Questions
What is the An Garda Síochána?
Police. The Irish police. It sends fixed charge notices for speeding and other road offences, and other police letters.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the An Garda Síochána?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “by”, “within”, “no later than” — they mark the deadline. In Ireland, many deadlines count from the date printed on the letter. When a deadline counts from when you received it, Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check the envelope or postmark if you are close to the deadline. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”).
Can I read a An Garda Síochána letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in English. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Ireland
Revenue (Revenue Commissioners) · Department of Social Protection (Intreo) · County or City Council · Courts Service (District / Circuit Court) · Sheriff / Revenue Sheriff · Debt collection agency · Motor Tax / NDLS · TV Licence (An Post)