Do you want to check for Uganda Police traffic fines attached to your vehicle or driving permit? I strongly suggest that you do this before buying a second-hand car from a friend. The process of knowing the fines attached to a certain vehicle is precise and all car owners can do this by themselves online. This article guides you on how to check for traffic fines attached to your car vehicle or driving permit.
Using the UPF Mobi App
You can use the Uganda Police Mobi App to check for traffic tickets associated with your vehicle. To get started, download the UPF Mobi app from the Google Play Store and create an account. You’ll need to provide personal details such as your full name, phone number, and email address. Once signed in, navigate to the “EPS Ticket” section, enter your vehicle’s license plate number, and tap “Search.”
If you have any pending tickets, they will be displayed along with details such as the offense, date of issue, location, and any surcharges for payments overdue by more than 28 days. The Payment Reference Number (PRN) required for making payments will also be provided. If no tickets appear, then you have no pending infractions. This process is fast, free, and convenient. However, please note that there is currently no iOS version of the UPF Mobi app available for iPhone users.
Know Uganda Police Traffic Fines Via SMS
As it happens, if you park improperly around town or face off with the traffic police officer, you’ll probably be fined for breaking the traffic rules. This section will help you know the Uganda police traffic fines attached to your vehicle or driving permit.
- Open the Message app on your device.
- Click on Compose New Text.
- Types EPS, car number and send it to 8888 for example EPS UBC677A and send to 8888.
- You will receive a text detailing unpaid fines from 8888.
Visit the Police Offices
This option will require you to visit the nearest police station to check the police traffic fines attached to your vehicle, it’s quite inconvenient that’s why I would recommend option 1.
- Visit Uganda Police Inspectorate of Vehicles offices in Naguru (Opposite Spear Motors), Nateete station, Katwe station, Old Kampala station, Wandegeya, etc.
- Explain to them you want to know your traffic fines.
- They will ask for the motor vehicle registration number.
- Then they will check for the information and within no time, all the details will be availed to you.
How to Pay for Traffic Tickets
You can pay for traffic tickets using several methods, but the most important step is knowing your Payment Registration Number (PRN). Traffic fines are paid to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Below are some ways you can settle your traffic fines using Mobile Money or a bank.
Using MTN Mobile Money
- Dial *165# and press OK.
- Select 4) Payments.
- Select 5) Fees and Taxes.
- Choose 1) URA.
- Select 1) With PRN Payments.
- Enter your Payment Registration Number.
- Enter your PIN and press Send.
Using Airtel Money
- Dial *185# and press OK.
- Select 4) Pay Bill.
- Select 7) URA.
- Choose 1) Pay Registered.
- Enter your Payment Registration Number.
- Enter your PIN and press Send.
Using a Banking App
You can also use your bank’s mobile app to pay traffic fines. Look for the option to pay URA fees or bills and enter your PRN to complete the payment.
Conclusion
We hope this article helps you with checking and knowing your Uganda police traffic fines attached to your vehicle or even your driving permit. As you may have noticed, the fine is constrained to the vehicle registration plate instead of your driving permit.
