How to Check Traffic Fines in South Africa
Outstanding traffic fines can block your licence disc renewal and driver's licence renewal. It is important to check regularly for fines linked to your vehicle and driver's licence. Several online portals allow you to check fines by ID number or vehicle registration number.
Update your address on the eNaTIS register whenever you move. An incorrect address does not exempt you from a fine or Enforcement Order.
Why You Should Check for Fines Regularly
Traffic fines issued under AARTO are sent by registered post to the address on the eNaTIS register. If your address is outdated or mail is lost, you may not receive the notice but the fine is still legally valid.
Undetected fines that reach Enforcement Order status can block licence disc renewals and driver's licence renewals without prior warning at the licensing desk.
Check Fines via the AARTO Website
- Go to www.aarto.co.za.
- Select 'Infringement Enquiry' or 'Check My Fines'.
- Enter your South African ID number or the vehicle registration number.
- View all outstanding infringement notices linked to your record.
- Note the fine amounts, infringement dates, and payment deadlines.
- Proceed to pay any outstanding fines directly on the AARTO portal.
Check Fines via eNaTIS
The eNaTIS portal at www.enatis.com also provides information on outstanding fines linked to a vehicle registration. This is particularly useful before purchasing a used vehicle.
- Visit www.enatis.com
- Navigate to the traffic fines or vehicle enquiry section
- Enter your vehicle registration number
- View outstanding fines, enforcement orders, and renewal blocks
- Pay linked fines through the portal payment option
Municipal and Metropole Portals
Many municipalities operate their own fine checking and payment portals, particularly for older fines issued before AARTO was implemented in their jurisdiction.
| Municipality | Portal / Method |
|---|---|
| City of Johannesburg | www.joburg.org.za - Traffic fines section |
| City of Cape Town | www.capetown.gov.za - Traffic fines or PayCity |
| Ekurhuleni | www.ekurhuleni.gov.za - Fine payment portal |
| Tshwane (Pretoria) | www.tshwane.gov.za - Traffic and licensing |
| eThekwini (Durban) | www.durban.gov.za - Traffic fines |
Use the CitizenHelp Traffic Fine Checker to quickly see outstanding fines without navigating multiple government portals.
Using Our Traffic Fine Checker Tool
Our free traffic fine checker tool allows you to search for outstanding fines linked to your South African ID number or vehicle registration plate. The tool queries publicly available AARTO data and provides a summary of outstanding infringement notices.
Visit the tool at the link below to check your fines.
What to Do if You Find Outstanding Fines
- Check the infringement date - if within 32 days, pay at the discounted 50% rate
- For older fines, check whether an Enforcement Order has been issued on AARTO
- Pay the fine immediately via AARTO online, the post office, or a municipal office
- Keep the payment reference number and confirm the fine is marked as settled
- If the fine is in error, apply for a review within 32 days of the notice date