What does “Ordnungsbusse” mean?

Fixed fine for a small offence, for example parking. It doesn’t go on your criminal record.

What to do

Pay it within the deadline, usually 30 days. If you don’t, a normal procedure starts and it costs more.

You may see it in letters from

• Polizei / Statthalteramt / Stadtrichteramt — Police and fines office

“Ordnungsbusse” is a German word used in official letters in Switzerland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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