97.3 Notice Of Appeal To The District Court - Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 34 (5) (A)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when appealing a decision under Section 34(5)(a) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961
• • Use it for District Court-level appeals only
• • Use it when you've received a decision you disagree with
• • Use it for traffic offense decisions, not criminal matters
• • Use it within the 21-day timeframe from receiving the decision

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Deadline or filing window

You must submit this form within 21 days of receiving the decision you wish to appeal. This deadline is strictly enforced, and late submissions may not be accepted unless you have a valid reason and obtain court permission.

Before you submit

• • Verify you're using the most current version of Form 97.3
• • Complete all required fields with accurate information
• • Attach all relevant supporting documents
• • Check that the appeal is within the 21-day timeframe
• • Make a copy of the completed form for your records
• • Confirm the correct court location for submission
• • Include any required fees or payment information

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 97.3 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate personal and case details
3. 3Clearly state your grounds for appeal in the designated section
4. 4Attach all relevant supporting documents
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court within 21 days
6. 6Keep a copy of your submitted form and any receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to decisions under Section 34(5)(a) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961
• • It cannot be used for appeals to higher courts
• • It doesn't replace the need for legal advice for complex cases
• • The court may reject appeals that don't meet legal requirements
• • Late submissions may only be accepted with court permission