What can you do in the event of a CBR suspension in Rijswijk?
As a resident of Rijswijk, upon a CBR suspension of your driving licence you will automatically receive a decision letter. You have the statutory right to lodge an objection with the CBR within six weeks of the date of the decision. Submit this in writing by post or digitally, and substantiate your objection extensively, for example by referring to incomplete medical examinations or administrative errors that often occur in the Den Haag region. The CBR in Rijswijk-ZH will assess your objection and may revoke, amend or uphold the suspension.
If your objection is rejected? Then appeal to the District Court of The Hague, Administrative Law Division, which has jurisdiction over cases from Rijswijk. Legal assistance from a local specialist in traffic law is crucial, especially since you must provide convincing evidence such as a driving licence medical examination by an independent BIG-registered physician in the region. Note that the suspension generally remains in effect during the proceedings, unless you file a successful application for interim relief with the interim relief judge in The Hague – a procedure that is relatively low-threshold for residents of Rijswijk due to its proximity.
Practical tips for a successful objection from Rijswijk
- Immediately gather all documents, including CBR correspondence and medical reports from GP practices in Rijswijk or nearby Delft.
- Consult a specialised traffic law lawyer from Rijswijk or The Hague for a free initial consultation – many work with local clients from the municipality.
- Strictly adhere to the objection and appeal time limits to avoid inadmissibility, especially with busy hearings in The Hague.
- Consider mediation via the Juridisch Loket in Rijswijk for faster resolution without court proceedings.
On the basis of Article 8:1 of the Awb, you are entitled to the right to be heard and the right to counter-hearing. In the Rijswijk region, success rates for well-substantiated objections are around 35-45%, depending on the substantiation. Appeal costs are often covered by legal expenses insurance, and with a pro bono lawyer via the Council for Legal Aid it remains affordable. This way you minimise the impact on your daily mobility in and around Rijswijk, where public transport does not always offer a full alternative.