Received a Parking Fine in Montreux, Switzerland, but I Was Fined Incorrectly – How Should I Proceed?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently traveling in Switzerland and received a parking fine while visiting Montreux. The ticket was issued at 10:39 AM on October 6th, 2024, at Place de l'Eurovision for exceeding the 1-hour parking limit.

However, I have a parking receipt that shows I left another parking lot at 9:41 AM, and it would have taken me at least 8-10 minutes to drive to the location where I was fined. This seems like an error, and I believe I was fined incorrectly.

I’m renting the car, and I’ll be leaving Switzerland in 10 days, so I want to sort this out quickly before the rental company charges me extra fees.

I’ve already drafted an email to the Police Riviera in Montreux with my evidence, but I’m wondering if anyone here has had a similar experience or knows how Swiss authorities handle such disputes. Should I be worried if this doesn’t get resolved before I leave? What’s the best way to make sure the fine is canceled?

Any advice or personal experiences would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!