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Before purchasing a used car, most buyers focus on inspecting its condition, such as the engine, electrical system, and bodywork.
This makes sense, as they want to identify any potential issues that might lead to costly repairs down the line.
While assessing a car’s physical condition is important, checking the completeness of its documents is just as critical.
This step not only confirms the car’s legality but also uncovers any unresolved e-ticket violations tied to it.
Unpaid Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) fines from the previous owner could prevent the transfer of ownership or the payment of vehicle taxes.
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Thus, before finalizing your purchase, ensure the vehicle is free of any outstanding fines. If there are any, they must be factored into the total purchase cost.
Indonesia’s ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) system, implemented in March 2021, automatically issues tickets for traffic violations. These tickets are sent to the registered owner via email or physical mail.
The fine amount varies depending on the type of violation, with most car-related offenses starting at around Rp250,000.
To check for outstanding fines, visit the official ETLE website at https://etle-pmj.id/ and enter the license plate number, along with the chassis and engine numbers, then click “Cek Data” (Check Data).
If no violations are found, the system will display “No Data Available.”Otherwise, details of the offense—including the violation type, location, vehicle category, and current status—will be shown. Fines can be paid via Bank BRI’s Virtual Account (BRIVA).
Equally important is verifying that the BPKB (Vehicle Ownership Document) matches the physical car, and ensuring the STNK (Vehicle Registration Certificate) is still valid.
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Now, you know how to easily check a used car for unresolved e-ticket fines.Don’t let a low price fool you—make sure to inspect both the vehicle’s condition and documents before committing to a purchase. For added assurance, you can use the Astra Car Valuation (ACV) inspection services.
Alternatively, consider buying through an IBID used car auction,where every vehicle has been thoroughly inspected—ideal for buyers with limited automotive knowledge.
IBID auction house is also officially registered with the DJKN (Directorate General of State Assets Management). Participants of IBID used car auctions can expect many benefits. These include thoroughly inspected vehicles and the convenience of virtual account payments.
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IBID is a subsidiary of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA) and specializes in auctions for vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, and lifestyle products. Known for its professionalism and reliability, IBID also offers a simple, hassle-free consignment process.