By Koviao Matuzee
The Office of the Judiciary, in collaboration with the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL), has extended the amnesty period for motorists with outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines by two months.
The extension, which takes effect from 1 October until 30 November 2026, follows what the Judiciary described as overwhelming requests from affected motorists for additional time to settle their outstanding fines.
The amnesty was initially announced on 3 August 2026 and has since received a positive response from members of the public who have used the opportunity to clear their outstanding traffic fines.
In a joint media release, the Office of the Judiciary and NAMPOL expressed appreciation to motorists who have already settled their fines, while encouraging those who have not yet done so to take advantage of the extended period.
The amnesty applies specifically to the payment of outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines.
The Judiciary cautioned, however, that the extension does not automatically cover outstanding warrants of arrest or further court proceedings.
Such matters will continue to be dealt with by the courts in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Act, Act No. 51 of 1977.
The manner in which an individual matter is finalised will remain subject to the direction of the presiding magistrate and applicable legal procedures.
Motorists wishing to settle their fines can make payments in person at the district court where the Notice to Appear in Court was issued.
Payments will be accepted from Monday to Friday during normal working hours.
Alternatively, motorists can settle their fines through electronic funds transfer (EFT) into the designated bank account of the relevant district court.
Those opting for EFT payments have been advised to use the summons number, which appears in red at the top right of the Notice to Appear in Court, as the reference number.
The name of the relevant court, indicated as the “place of trial” on the notice, must also be provided.
Proof of payment, together with the relevant reference number, must then be submitted to the designated contact person at the applicable district court.
The release provides banking and contact details for the various district courts, including Rundu, Otjiwarongo and Oshakati, among others.
The Judiciary and NAMPOL urged all affected motorists to make use of the extended amnesty period and ensure that their outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines are settled within the prescribed period.
The institutions further encouraged members of the public who require assistance or clarification to seek guidance from court personnel at the relevant district court.
The extension gives motorists who did not manage to settle their outstanding fines during the initial amnesty period an additional opportunity to regularise their matters before the deadline of 30 November 2026.
