Pocheon City Launches Campaign to Encourage Voluntary Payment of Overdue Traffic Fines

Pocheon City (Mayor Kim Jong-cheon) conducted a promotional campaign on the 13th to encourage voluntary payment of overdue traffic fines, with all staff from the Tax Administration Division participating.

The campaign, held on major streets including the terminal in Sinup-dong, promoted information on types of traffic fines and benefits of penalty reduction notices, while also raising awareness about license plate confiscation for vehicles with unpaid automobile taxes and traffic fines. The city made efforts to encourage citizens to voluntarily pay overdue amounts and strengthen awareness of local tax payment.

The city has designated the period from September 25 to October 24 as the voluntary payment period for overdue traffic fines, and is doing its best to inform citizens through apartment complex bulletin boards, bus electronic billboards, its homepage, and promotional campaigns at Pocheon's five-day markets. Additionally, the city is encouraging voluntary payment from those with unpaid fines through phone calls, home visits, and text message reminders.

Jeon Young-jin, head of the Tax Administration Division, stated, "Please regularly verify your vehicle's insurance coverage and inspection dates to avoid traffic fine penalties, and pay any overdue fines promptly to avoid disadvantages such as license plate confiscation, real estate and deposit seizures." He added, "With the introduction of the mobile integrated confiscation system, we will increase the collection rate for overdue local taxes and traffic fines, and work to establish a sound tax payment culture and fair tax environment."