Do you suspect you might have a traffic fine? Here’s what you should do.
When it comes to driving right, it’s not just your own driving, you need to consider other road users, or find yourself with a traffic fine.
If you answer yes to the question, do I have a traffic fine, it’s nice to know that there are easy ways in which you can check whether or not you do, and it doesn’t need to become another tedious job on your to-do list.
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There are a few reliable online platforms where individuals can check and manage their traffic fines:
1. Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA): The official government agency responsible for managing traffic fines in South Africa. Their website provides a platform to check fines, view demerit points, and make payments.
2. PayCity: A popular online payment platform that allows users to view and pay traffic fines issued under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act.
3. FinesSA: A private online platform that offers services for checking, managing, and paying traffic fines.
RTIA spokesperson Monde Mkalipi said thankfully, anyone can check the status of infringement notices issued against their particulars on their website, www.aarto.gov.za, through four easy steps.
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Step One: Sign up if you are a first time user of the platform to create your account. Verify your email (check junk and clutter folders!).
Step Two: Sign in to view your account, select the fines that you wish to pay.
Step Three: Pay via one of our convenient payment methods, including: Snapscan, Zapper, Masterpass, Mobicred, credit or debit cards, EFT, or cash.
Step Four: We will send you the receipt numbers electronically for your records. Some receipts may take some time as we rely on Municipalities to issue them.
“Many people who use our website are often surprised by what they see, quite simply because they have not received any notifications from the South African Post Office to collect AARTO documents that have been recorded against their particulars,” concluded Mkalipi.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said while the platforms generally provide accurate information it is best to verify any details.
“Please note,” Fihla said. “It’s always recommended to verify any details directly with the relevant traffic authorities or law enforcement agencies, if necessary.”
The websites make our lives much easier, but always be sure to check with the relevant authorities if you’re not sure.
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