Real-time traffic fine inquiry and payment ‘Epine’
While driving, there are times when you inevitably pass by a yellow light without being able to stop due to the flow of traffic. And in this case, when there is a red light violation camera above your head, you may feel very uncomfortable for fear of being fined. In addition to traffic signal violations, some may be curious about whether fines were imposed for driving in bus lanes, parking violations, speeding violations, etc. and the amount of fines. So today, we learned about ‘Epine’, an application and site that checks real-time fines and traffic fines. It is said that not only inquiry but also payment can be made at once through Epine, so please check in detail.
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Difference between traffic fines and fines
First, let’s look at the difference between traffic fines and fines, which many people are confused about. The difference between the two depends on whether the subject of enforcement was the police or the enforcement equipment.
Traffic fines are imposed when caught by the police on the spot, and demerit points are also imposed. On the other hand, fines are imposed when caught by enforcement equipment such as unmanned cameras, and the fine is notified in the form of paper. In other words, traffic fines are levied when caught by the police, and fines are levied when caught by enforcement equipment. And while traffic fines are subject to demerit points by the police, no separate demerit points are imposed for fines. Therefore, it can be said that the fine is a rather light punishment(?).
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search ‘Epine’
The traffic fine inquiry app is the National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 (Epine). You can search and install it on the Play Store and App Store. Fines and traffic fines will be sent to your address in the form of paper. However, since there are cases where mail is lost or cannot be received because you do not live at the address, it is much more convenient to check and pay online.
Since the traffic fine inquiry app, e-pine, also has a PC version, you can search for ‘National Police Agency traffic complaint 24 (e-pine)’ in the search bar. A public certificate is required when checking both the app and PC versions. Since you can not only inquire but also pay immediately, it would be better to make the payment right away while you are already inquiring.
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search at Ipine (Source: National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 Ipine)
How to check traffic fines in Ipine
I told you that you can check traffic fines using the National Police Agency’s Traffic Civil Complaints 24 site (epine) system. Now, let’s take a look at how to check traffic fines.
First, you must visit the National Police Agency’s Traffic Civil Service 24 (Epine) website or app and sign up as a member.
If you have registered as a member, log in and select “Check unpaid fines” on the home screen. If you would like to check recent crackdown details, you can do so by selecting “Recent crackdown details.”
The penalty to be paid can be viewed on the unpaid penalty inquiry screen. If there is a crackdown history and the fine has not yet been paid, the unpaid fine is displayed on the screen.
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search at Ipine (Source: National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 Ipine)
Check unmanned camera crackdown details
At the National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 (Ipine), in addition to fines, you can also inquire about speeding violations and signal violations caught by unmanned enforcement cameras. On the home screen, you will see “Recent Enforcement History” and “Unpaid Fines.” Through this history, you can combine unmanned cameras to check whether there have been any crackdowns on speeding or traffic violations.
Check whether unmanned cameras are cracked down
If there is a record of a crackdown, it is recommended to check how much the fine was and pay the fine through online payment. If you do not pay the fine for more than a certain period of time, an additional tax will be imposed, so it is best to pay it within the specified period.
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What are the fines and fines in child protection areas?
If a violation is committed in a child protection zone rather than on a general road, the normal fine will be doubled. In children’s protection areas, you must be especially careful not to violate traffic lights or speed. Please also check about child protection areas and fines.
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Traffic fine inquiry period
Inquiries on fines and traffic fines are generally available about 3-4 days after detection. However, if the police directly checks the video of the enforcement equipment, it may take about 1 to 2 weeks. Therefore, even if you feel uncomfortable, it is better to check leisurely about 1 to 2 weeks after detection.
How to use ‘epine’ to check traffic fines
As mentioned above, Ipine is a site operated by the National Police Agency to handle traffic complaints such as driver’s licenses, traffic fines, fines, and traffic investigation reservations. (Go to the National Police Agency Civil Service 24 ‘Efine’ website: https://www.efine.go.kr/)
This site was opened in 2012 and can be accessed through public certificate authentication. If you do not have a certificate, sign up for a digital pass and log in with your account.
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Complaint handling possible at Ifain
① Fine penalty points can be checked
You can easily view and calculate recent unmanned inspection history, unpaid fines, and unpaid fines, and check your payment history so far at once. It is also very useful when you feel uncertain and anxious about whether you violated speed/signal/lane or not. If you search on epine inquiry, you can find out immediately if you have violated the law without having to wait for a fine notice to be delivered to your home.
If you receive a fine notice from epine inquiry, it is best to process it as quickly as possible. If the fine is not paid, administrative measures such as suspension of the driver’s license will be imposed on the “vehicle owner.”
② Good mileage can be checked
③ Automatic renewal if there are no violations or accidents for 1 year
④ Deduction when raising an objection to license suspension
Also, at epine, you can apply for a text message service that will notify you via text message when you are speeding or have committed a violation.
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search at Ipine (Source: National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 Ipine)
Precautions when using epine
There are cases where smishing text messages impersonating the National Police Agency are sent in the name of Lee Pa-in. It is said that if you click on the link in the text, a website similar to the actual Epine search site will appear. There are also cases where the app downloads and prompts you to enter your name or resident registration number. Please be careful as these texts are smishing messages.
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Real-time traffic fine search in Ipine
Real-time traffic fine search at Ipine (Source: National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 Ipine)
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Ifain Good Mileage System
This is useful information for those who have a long license or who drive without accidents once or twice a month. This is a good mileage system. If you have no accidents and no violations, you will accumulate 10 mileage points per year. If you happen to receive penalty points later, you can have them reduced through the relevant store. If you are curious about more details, please refer to the link below.