Nepal Police has issued a public clarification stating that traffic police officers do not get any special allowance, commission or extra benefit from the fines charged to drivers and riders for breaking traffic rules.
This statement comes after reports and social media posts claimed that traffic personnel receive a 25% allowance from traffic fines. According to Nepal Police, such claims are incorrect and not supported by law.
All traffic fines go to government revenue
As explained in the official notice, the entire amount collected from traffic fines is deposited directly into the Government of Nepal’s revenue account. Traffic police units are responsible only for enforcement and collection, not for using or sharing the money.
The police have stressed that there is no legal provision that allows traffic police to receive any additional fee, incentive or allowance based on the fines they impose. The fines are part of the government’s broader traffic management and road safety framework.
For vehicle owners and drivers, this means:
- Paying a fine is a payment to the state, not to individual officers.
- The amount you pay for a violation is set by law and does not include any hidden commission.
Why this clarification matters for road users
Nepal Police has warned that unverified news and rumours can create confusion among the public and damage trust in public institutions. When people believe that fines are used as a way for officers to earn extra money, it can make routine enforcement appear unfair or personally motivated.
The police have therefore requested:
- Media houses to verify traffic-related information with official sources before publishing.
- Social media users to avoid sharing unconfirmed claims about fines and allowances.
For motorists, riders and transport operators, understanding how fines are handled is part of responsible road use. If you are penalised for a traffic violation, the fine amount:
- Is based on the current legal rates under traffic and transport laws.
- Is recorded and deposited into government accounts as state revenue, not into any personal fund.
Nepal Police has also encouraged citizens to contact official traffic police or police offices if they have doubts about fines, payment procedures or the legal basis for penalties. Clear information, they say, can help reduce misunderstandings and support safer, more orderly road use across Nepal.
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
