Traffic fine amnesty extended to November

Sostenus Wilherm

The office of the judiciary and the Namibian Police Force (Nampol) have extended the amnesty period for motorists with outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines by two months.

The amnesty, which was initially due to end on 30 September 2026, will now run until 30 November 2026, following what the judiciary described as overwhelming requests from affected motorists for additional time to settle their outstanding fines.

The judiciary and Nampol said the extension follows a positive response to the amnesty programme, which was initially announced on 3 August 2026.

The extension applies specifically to the payment of outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines.

However, motorists with outstanding warrants of arrest or matters requiring further court action have been warned that these will be dealt with by the courts in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977.

“The manner in which an individual matter is finalised remains subject to the direction of the presiding magistrate and the applicable legal procedures,” the judiciary said.

Motorists can settle their fines in person at the court where the notice to appear in court was issued.

Payments will be accepted from Monday to Friday during normal working hours.

Alternatively, payments can be made through electronic funds transfer (EFT) using the designated bank account for the relevant court.

Those paying through EFT must use the summons number, which appears in red at the top right-hand corner of the notice to appear in court, as the payment reference.

The name of the relevant court, indicated as the “place of trial” on the notice, must also be used.

Proof of payment, together with the relevant reference number, must then be submitted to the designated contact person at the applicable district court.

The judiciary has provided banking and contact details covering six court divisions.

The Rundu division, covering Rundu and Katima Mulilo, uses the office of the judiciary Rundu account, while the Otjiwarongo division covers Otjiwarongo, Outjo, Khorixas, Okakarara, Grootfontein, Otavi and Tsumkwe.

The Windhoek division covers Windhoek, Rehoboth, Okahandja, Otjinene and Gobabis, while the Swakopmund division covers Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Usakos, Karibib and Omaruru.

The Keetmanshoop division covers Keetmanshoop, Karasburg, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Bethanie, Maltahöhe, Mariental and Aranos.

The Oshakati division covers Oshakati, Outapi, Opuwo, Tsumeb, Ondangwa and Eenhana.

The judiciary and Nampol urged affected motorists to take advantage of the extended period and settle their outstanding admission of guilt fines before the new deadline.

The institutions also advised motorists seeking assistance or clarification to approach court personnel at the relevant district court.

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