Q&A
Q: What is the "one-time penalty" process for setting deadlines for required appearances?
A: The following is a brief description of how the deadline is set for adjudication under "one-time penalty":
- Deadline for Fine Payment: The deadline is one month from the date of adjudication. For example, if the date is May 20, 2006, the payment deadline is June 19, 2006.
- Deadline for Cancellation (Revocation): If a suspended vehicle or driver's license is not handed over, it will be revoked the day after the handover deadline. For example, if the handover deadline is July 4, 2006, revocation occurs on July 5, 2006. Direct cancellation may also occur.
- Deadline for Court Referral: Referral for enforcement is made the day after the fine payment deadline.
Q: Has the "one-time penalty" procedure been simplified?
A: Yes. The original procedure required issuing a penalty notice four times. The "one-time penalty" requires only one notice, reducing the schedule and postage costs.
Q: What are the details of the "one-time penalty"?
A: If a vehicle or driver is reported for a traffic violation and fails to pay fines or appear for adjudication by the deadline, the authority will issue an adjudication decision within 3 months. A double penalty is imposed for suspension-related penalties if the vehicle or driver's license is not handed over by the deadline, leading to revocation. Unpaid fines are referred to the court for enforcement, with schedules indicated in the adjudication decision.
Q: What is the "one-time penalty"?
A: It simplifies the procedures for traffic violation adjudication, including suspension (revocation) or direct cancellation of a vehicle or driver's license.
Q: What should I do if I object to a penalty after receiving an adjudication decision?
A: File a proceeding at the administrative division of the district court within 30 days of receiving the adjudication decision. The court charges NT$300 per proceeding.
Q: What if I pay a fine but find I have not received a notice of violation?
A: Keep your receipt and file a complaint within 15 days of payment. If confirmed, the overpaid fine will be returned.
Q: How can I ensure my vehicle or driver's license isn't wrongly canceled without receiving an adjudication decision?
A: The "one-time penalty" operations are computer-controlled. Before legal receipt of the adjudication decision, no vehicle or driver's license will be canceled.