The Tshwane metro has clarified that no motorist is forced to pay their outstanding fines on the spot.

This comes after the metro announced that motorists were required to pay fines on the spot, which did not sit well with social media users.

“If you are found to have outstanding traffic fines, you will be required to pay on the spot.”

Outstanding fines are not required to be paid at the spot unless there is a warrant. Stop misleading the public and correct your tweet.

— Sean-Vincent Mofokeng (@PhokaTSV) December 30, 2023

You know this is unlawful! @tshwane_mayor what nonsense is this?

— Irma Kroeze (@ChefIrma) December 31, 2023

Or what will happen? Finish your statement Hau🤷🏽‍♂️

— Anold(I B Bak)Swaznegha (@GI_Irvin) December 30, 2023

And if you don’t have the money?

— THE PARFUM GUY (@Arnold_Von_Mash) December 31, 2023

The metro however changed its tune and clarified that motorists were not forced to pay the outstanding fines on the spot.

It said its message and decision on spot fines were aimed at encouraging motorists to settle outstanding fines.

“Motorists aren’t forced to pay outstanding fines on the spot, instead, they’re encouraged to settle their fines.”

“The initiative was intended to save motorists the trouble and inconvenience of standing in long queues at Tshwane metro police offices.”

@Abramjee some motorists didn’t even know that they have outstanding infringements and this initiative has assisted them. They’ve expressed appreciation @TMPDSafety for bringing this service to them @Selbybok. It’s standard practice by most metros across the country

— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) December 31, 2023

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