What does “auto de contraordenação” mean?

An offence notice, for example for speeding or parking.

What to do

You usually have 15 working days to pay the minimum fine or send your defence.

You may see it in letters from

• Câmara Municipal / Junta de Freguesia — Town hall
• ANSR / PSP / GNR — Road safety authority

“auto de contraordenação” is a Portuguese word used in official letters in Portugal. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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