97.1 Notice Of Appeal To The District Court - Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 18 (8) (C) (ii)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you want to appeal a ruling from the District Court.
• • The appeal must specifically relate to matters covered by Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
• • Do not use this if your issue is general traffic violation but doesn't fall under that specific section.
• • This form initiates the appeal process; it is not the final decision itself.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The deadline is strictly governed by the timelines set out in the Road Traffic Act. Check your original court documentation immediately for the exact date.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all sections of Form 97.1 completely, leaving no blanks.
• • Clearly state the original decision date and case number being appealed against.
• • Attach copies of the original court documentation (e.g., the fine notice or judgment).
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • Ensure you are submitting to the correct District Court office/registry.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 97.1 thoroughly using black ink.
2. 2Gather all supporting documents related to the traffic offence/decision.
3. 3Submit the completed form and attachments to the appropriate District Court office.
4. 4Pay any required filing fee (check current rates for the Courts Service).
5. 5Obtain a stamped receipt confirming your submission.

Known limitations

• • This form only initiates the appeal; it does not guarantee success.
• • The deadline to submit Form 97.1 is critical and must be met.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee amount changes periodically.
• • It applies specifically to Section 18 (8) (C) (ii); other traffic matters need different forms.