How to check if you have outstanding traffic fines, or worse, against your name. Image: File
HOW to check if you have outstanding traffic fines … or worse
Here’s how you can check if you have any outstanding traffic fines against your name before you depart on your Easter vacation.
How to check if you have outstanding traffic fines, or worse, against your name. Image: File
Checking if you have any outstanding traffic fines – or worse – is just a click away with Fines SA. That’s right, before you travel to your favourite holiday destination this Easter, check your outstanding traffic fines so you don’t end up in a bind at a roadblock. As reported by Business Tech, the AARTO-sanctioned Fines SA portal is a free service that makes it quick and easy to manage and pay your fines online.
CHECK OUTSTANDING TRAFFIC FINES
Even though the controversial driver demerit system and AARTO act appears to be on ice for now, due to the logistical challenges of implementing it countrywide, knowing your rights when it comes to outstanding traffic fines is still hugely important. Many people who use the AARTO facility are often surprised by what they see. Because, quite simply, they have received no notifications from the South African Post Office of outstanding traffic fines recorded against them.
50% DISCOUNTS
South African motorists should also not forget there is a sizeable discount (50%) if you pay your outstanding traffic fines in good time. When you sign up for Fines SA, it keeps you abridged if this timing so you can save money. Fines SA will even send you a monthly statement and alert you of any new fine activity in your name.
Worse still, if you fail to pay your outstanding traffic fines by the stipulated due date, a warrant for your arrest may be issued. You don’t want that. Fines SA is all about discouraging scofflaws. But, in many cases, a driver may simply not realise there is a warrant out for their arrest before it is too late and they’re apprehended on site.
TAKE THE STING OUT OF PAYING FINES
Check for outstanding fines and warrants in the comfort of your home. All you have to do is the following:
- Visit the Fines SA portal.
- Sign-up.
- Fill in your details if you’re a first-time use.
- Verify your email address and sign in.
- Discover your fines.
- Select the fines you wish to pay.
- Pay your outstanding traffic fines with PayFast.
- PayFast is supported by Snapscan, Zapper, Masterpass, Mobicred, credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
If you refer a friend, when they sign up, you will get a R50 discount on your next traffic fine. So, start spreading the good word today. The company also offers licence queuing services and personalised number plates in South Africa.
WHAT IF I WANT TO QUERY MY FINE?
No problem, simply select the fine and click on “query my fine”. As a security measure, you’ll have to provide an ID number and driving licence card number. Juristic entities (if the car is in your name but you weren’t driving) must provide their business register number and the proxy’s ID number.
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