I was apparently speeding in June - 60kph in a 50kph zone - but the first I knew of it was a registered letter (sent to the wrong address) containing an "Amende Forfaitaire Majoree" asking for €375 which I received on December 1. I immediately went on to the website to pay it but received a message (in English) that I was too late, and would receive notice of an even bigger fine. On talking with friends who live in France it appears that a typical fine would be €45 but I was being asked for more as I had not paid the initial request. I have written to the authorities in Bordeaux explaining that this was the first notice I had received (maybe the initial one was sent to the hire car company?) and I am happy to pay what I really owe. Needless to say, my two e-mails (one in English, one in French) remain unanswered so probably my letter (in French) will be similarly ignored. Any advice for me as to who else I can contact - maybe a consumer rights group? Thank you
