The latest traffic fine roadshow held in Parow, which took place over five days, saw motorists make representations on just over 32 000 outstanding fines and warrants, with a total value of more than R14 million, the City of Cape Town says.
By the time the curtain fell on the latest roadshow, motorists had settled 10 279 fines and 3 892 warrants totalling R4 204 070, and made arrangements to pay an additional R10 million.
They are advised to settle these reduced fines before the agreed-upon date, as it can then change into a summons and/or a warrant with additional costs, the City says.
Staff also cleared 849 administration marks – the admin mark prevents a motorist with outstanding warrants from conducting transactions via the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), like renewing their motor vehicle licence or driver’s licence.
Ease of access
“The popularity of the roadshow once again demonstrated the importance of ease of access to municipal services. Taking services to the community not only promotes engagement and builds good relationships, but also enhances compliance with municipal regulations. We would like to thank motorists and vehicle owners who visited the roadshow and cleared their outstanding fines. Accountability is key in promoting road safety, and hopefully their willingness to pay also signals an intent to change the behaviour that led them to the queue in the first place,” says Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith.
While the roadshow delivered commendable returns, it represents but a fraction of the traffic infringements committed in the city. By way of example – between July 2024 and February 2025, the City’s traffic service recorded more than 2,2 million transgressions.
The City’s traffic service would like to remind motorists and the public that the roadshows are an added value service, and that there are numerous existing channels through which they can check, and pay fines.
These include visiting https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine.
Motorists are also cautioned to use only approved channels to make payments – third party service providers are not endorsed by the City’s traffic service and using these services is done at the individual’s own risk. The City is aware of instances where public have lost money in this manner – they are encouraged to report such instances to the police.
