--- title: "Check an Indonesian ETLE traffic notice safely" canonical: https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/check-etle-traffic-fine/ language: en category: "Vehicles & licences" reviewed: 2026-10-01 modified: 2026-10-01 publisher: "Panduan Warga (independent; not a government website)" reviewed-by: "Kaiser Khan (https://panduanwarga.org/en/about/kaiser-khan/)" --- # Check an Indonesian ETLE traffic notice safely **How do I check an ETLE traffic fine safely?** Check a suspected electronic traffic fine at konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id, not a random text-message link. Confirm within 8 days of the offence and pay through BRIVA within 15 days of the offence; after that the STNK is blocked. Police say genuine notices never require installing an APK file. ## What you need to check an ETLE traffic fine - Registration and vehicle details; enter personal data only on the official Police site. - Notice or reference number if one was received. ## How to check an ETLE traffic fine 1. **Type the official address.** Open konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id directly. Check domain and HTTPS before entering data. 2. **Match the event.** Check registration, image, time, place and alleged violation where shown. 3. **Follow confirmation steps.** If the case matches, confirm within 8 days of the offence using the reference and registration numbers on the letter, then pay with the BRIVA code sent by SMS within 15 days of the offence. Keep the confirmation and payment records. 4. **Report fake messages.** Do not open APK attachments or transfer to personal accounts. Use a Police complaint channel for misuse. ## ETLE fines and checking costs ETLE fines follow the offence under the Road Traffic Law (Law 22/2009); its fine amounts still apply, while short custodial sentences (kurungan) were removed by Law 1/2026. Example: driving without a valid STNK carries a fine of up to Rp500,000 (Article 288(1)). The checking site charges nothing; pay only with the official BRIVA code after confirmation. ## Deadlines for confirmation, payment and court According to the FAQ at konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id, the owner has 8 days from the offence to confirm, and payment is due within 15 days of the offence date; if either is missed, the STNK is blocked. After confirming you receive an email with the court date and place and an SMS with the BRIVA code. Paying means you do not need to attend court, though you may still choose to. The confirmation letter goes to the registered owner’s address. If you sold the vehicle, confirm and give the new rider’s details, then make sure the ownership transfer is completed. For face-to-face help, go to the Posko Gakkum ETLE at the regional police (Polda). - [ETLE Korlantas: tanya jawab konfirmasi](https://konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id/faq) ## Safe digital notices Scams may threaten STNK blocking to create urgency. Police say official ETLE messages do not send APK files and direct verification to a .go.id domain. If you sold the vehicle but the registration remains in your name, review ownership transfer. - [Korlantas: cek ETLE resmi](https://korlantas.polri.go.id/2026-07-20-merasa-kena-kamera-etle-cek-sendiri-dalam-1-menit/) - [Korlantas: tanda penipuan ETLE](https://korlantas.polri.go.id/2026-07-21-waspada-modus-e-tilang-palsu-kenali-ciri-ciri-notifikasi-etle-resmi-agar-tak-jadi-korban-penipuan/) ## Things to check carefully - Never install a traffic-fine APK from a text message. - If vehicle data do not match, ask Police before paying. ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the deadlines to confirm and pay an ETLE fine? Confirm within 8 days of the offence and pay within 15 days of the offence date, according to the official FAQ at konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id. If you miss them, the STNK is blocked. Payment uses the BRIVA code sent by SMS after confirmation. ### Are all ETLE text messages genuine? No. Verify at the Police site; an APK request or personal transfer is suspicious. ### Do I have to attend court? Not if the fine is paid through BRIVA. You may still choose to attend; the date and place are emailed after confirmation. ## Official sources 1. [Korlantas: cek tilang elektronik resmi](https://korlantas.polri.go.id/2026-07-20-merasa-kena-kamera-etle-cek-sendiri-dalam-1-menit/) (accessed 2026-09-23) 2. [Korlantas: peringatan penipuan e-tilang](https://korlantas.polri.go.id/2026-07-21-waspada-modus-e-tilang-palsu-kenali-ciri-ciri-notifikasi-etle-resmi-agar-tak-jadi-korban-penipuan/) (accessed 2026-09-23) 3. [ETLE Korlantas: tanya jawab konfirmasi dan pembayaran](https://konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id/faq) (accessed 2026-10-01) 4. [JDIH BPK: UU 1/2026 tentang Penyesuaian Pidana](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/337869/uu-no-1-tahun-2026) (accessed 2026-10-01) ## Related guides - [Transfer used-vehicle ownership in Indonesia](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/transfer-vehicle-ownership-indonesia/) - [Pay annual vehicle tax and validate STNK with SIGNAL](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/vehicle-tax-signal/) - [Report financial transaction fraud to IASC OJK](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/report-financial-fraud-iasc/) --- Source: Panduan Warga, https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/check-etle-traffic-fine/ (reviewed 2026-10-01). General information, not legal or financial advice; current agency rules take precedence.