Fines for Minor Offenses Can Be Checked and Paid Online Starting Today

The National Police Agency will implement the 'Online Inquiry and Payment Service for Minor Offense Fines' starting from the 5th.

Accordingly, individuals subject to minor offense fines will be able to check violation details online (Police Civil Service Portal) and via mobile (Police Civil Service Mobile), and make payments using credit cards or other methods.

Previously, fines could only be paid by visiting a bank in person with the payment notice issued by a police officer on site or through the virtual account number listed on the notice. To learn about violations under the Minor Offense Punishment Act, individuals had to visit a police station.

Due to the cumbersome procedures, many missed payment deadlines, resulting in additional surcharges and summary trials being requested.

According to the National Police Agency's data, out of a total of 37,172 payment notices issued last year for violations of the Minor Offense Punishment Act, 19,547 cases (52.6%) were unpaid by the deadline.

A National Police Agency official stated, "With the implementation of the online inquiry and payment service for minor offense fines, unpaid cases are expected to decrease dramatically, enhancing public convenience and administrative efficiency."

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