Traffic Fine Guide (Korea)
Learn the difference between a Korean traffic 과태료 and 범칙금, where to check and pay (eFine, Wetax, Gov24), and the early-payment discount. Guides and links only.
Learn the difference between a traffic 과태료 and 범칙금, and where to check and pay. Do the actual lookup/payment on the official sites below.
What's the difference?
Charged to the car owner when a camera catches the violation and the driver is unknown. No license penalty points.
Charged to the driver when stopped by an officer. May add license penalty points.
💡 A camera notice usually lets you choose 과태료 or convert to 범칙금 — paying the 과태료 usually avoids penalty points.
Where to check and pay
Car tax and local parking fines from your city/county. Check here as well as eFine.
Open ▶Good to know
- Paying early (voluntary period) cuts the 과태료 by 20%.
- Leaving it unpaid adds surcharges; large arrears (usually 300k won / 60+ days) can lead to plate seizure or car lien.
- Traffic fines are on eFine; parking fines/car tax on Wetax — check both so nothing is missed.
※ Exact amounts, discounts and arrears rules vary by violation, locality and time. Use the amount shown on the official screen as final. This tool guides and links only.
🔒 This tool does not look up on your behalf or collect personal data.
과태료 vs 범칙금
과태료 is charged to the car owner when a camera catches the violation and the driver is unknown — no license points. 범칙금 is charged to the driver when stopped by an officer, and may add penalty points. A camera notice usually lets you choose; paying the 과태료 typically avoids points.
Where to check and pay
eFine (efine.go.kr) is the main portal for traffic fines. Wetax (wetax.go.kr) handles car tax and local parking fines. Gov24 shows unpaid fines across agencies. Check eFine and Wetax both.
Good to know
Paying in the early voluntary period cuts the 과태료 by 20%. Leaving it unpaid adds surcharges and can lead to plate seizure for large arrears.
Guidance only
Exact amounts and rules vary by violation, locality and time — use the official screen as final. This tool guides and links only and collects no personal data.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 과태료 and 범칙금?
과태료 goes to the car owner (camera-caught, no points); 범칙금 goes to the driver (stopped by an officer, may add points).
Where do I check unpaid fines?
eFine (efine.go.kr) for traffic fines and Wetax (wetax.go.kr) for parking fines/car tax — check both.
Is there a discount?
Yes — paying the 과태료 in the early voluntary period gives a 20% reduction.