Yes, it's a good practice to check for any summons or fines before filing a claim regularly, especially if the damage resulted from a traffic violation or an accident. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check for summons and proceed with your claim:
How to Check for Summons, Parking & Traffic Offence and File a Claim
Step 1: Check for Summons
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Online Portals:
- Visit the official website of your local traffic police or the relevant authority.
- Use the vehicle registration number to check for any pending summons or fines.
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Mobile Apps:
- Some regions have official mobile apps for checking traffic summons. Download the app and enter the necessary details to check for any fines.
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In-Person:
- Visit your local traffic police station or relevant authority office.
- Provide your vehicle registration number and any other required details to check for pending summons.
Step 2: Pay Any Outstanding Summons
- If you find any summons or fines, make sure to pay them promptly.
- Keep the payment receipts as they are required when filing your claim.
Step 3: Submit a Claim
- Add Cases/Claim: Complete the claim form, attach the photos or any other supporting documents, summon rates, and submit
- Attach Documents: Attach the photos and any other supporting documents to the claim form.
*The host should choose the minimum amount of offenses. DRIVE will not be responsible for late checking summons which caused the offenses to be increasing.
*The summon claim made after 12 months from the offence date will not be entertained.