Kaohsiung Motor Vehicles OfficeKaohsiung Motor Vehicles Office

According to the act of Highway (Article 75 & 78), vehicle owners who fail to pay Fuel Fee as regulated shall be notified by highway authorities to pay within a time limit. If the payment is overdue, it will be fined between NTD 300 and NTD 3000. In addition, vehicle alterations or vehicle license plate renewals shall be suspended.

I. For Vehicle owners, the fine criterions of overdue Fuel Fee payment：

　i. for the accumulated fines of every single vehicle are between NTD 900 and NTD 6000

　　◆ within a month overdue, the fine is NTD 300.

　　◆ with not less than one month but less than two months overdue, the fine is NTD 600.

　　◆ with not less than two months but less than three months overdue, the fine is NTD 900.

　　◆ with not less than three months but less than four months overdue, the fine is NTD 1200.

　　◆ with not less than four months overdue, the fine is NTD 1800.

　ii. for the accumulated fines of every single vehicle exceed NTD 6000

　　◆ within a month overdue, the fine is NTD 500.

　　◆ with not less than one month but less than two months overdue, the fine is NTD 1000.

　　◆ with not less than two months but less than three months overdue, the fine is NTD 1500.

　　◆ with not less than three months but less than four months overdue, the fine is NTD 2000.

　　◆ with not less than four months overdue, the fine is NTD 3000.

II. For motorcycle owners, the fine criterions of overdue Fuel Fee payment：

　i. for the accumulated fines of every single motorcycle are between NTD 900 and NTD 1800, the fine is NTD 300.

　ii. for the accumulated fines of every single motorcycle are over NTD 1800, the fine is NTD 600.

III. For those who continuously violate the regulations of item I or II, a compulsory execution will be performed.

1. In person：

　　 Please take your payment notice of Fuel Fee to financial institutes, post offices, convenience stores (7-11, FamilyMart, OK stores or Hi-Life stores) or motor vehicles offices for paying Fuel Fee.

　2. Online：

　　 Pay online via “Motor Vehicle Driver Information Service （https://www.mvdis.gov.tw/）” and click “Motor Vehicles → Fuel Fee → Fuel Fee Inquiry and Payment” for online payment.

1.Private vehicles and motorcycles：Annual Fuel Fee is charged in every July. (From July 1 to July 31.)

2.Commercial vehicles：The Fuel Fee is paid four times a year for commercial vehicles. Seasonal Fuel Fees are charged in every March, June, September and December with respect to the payments of spring, summer, autumn and winter.

According to the act of Highway (Article 27), the Fuel Fee is collected for the maintenance, repairs, constructions, and safety managements of the roads and highways. The associated collections and allocations are regulated by Ministry of Finance as well as Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

1. For the vehicle owners who did not receive the payment notice of Fuel Fee, it is suggested the owners go to any Motor Vehicles Office (Station) in Taiwan to reissue the payment notice. Or, the owners can also apply for a reissue of resending payment notice by phone inquiry.

2. Payment service without transaction fee in the convenience store (7-11, FamilyMart, OK stores or Hi-Life stores) is available.

For those who have suspended, revoked and canceled license plates shall apply for the drive reversion or a new license plate in order to drive on the road. Otherwise, in addition to the regular fines based on the laws, the Fuel Fees will also be charged from the alteration date of license plate to the violation date if the invalid plate is discovered.

The new compulsory auto liability insurance regulations came into effect on November 30, 2022. Previously, compulsory insurance only applied to cars and motorcycles, but now "mini electric two-wheel vehicles" are also covered. In addition to the change in coverage, enforcement of compulsory insurance has expanded beyond traditional checkpoints. Cases of speeding, running red lights, reporting violations, and illegal parking captured by technological enforcement devices will be cross-referenced with the insurance database. If a vehicle is found to be uninsured, both the traffic violation and the lack of insurance will be reported, and fines will be issued.

The Kaohsiung Motor Vehicles Office (KOMV) announced that new mini electric two-wheel vehicles must be registered and licensed, and all existing vehicles must comply with the registration requirement within two years of the implementation of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, starting November 30, 2022. Therefore, from November 30 of this year, mini electric two-wheel vehicles without a license plate will face fines of up to NT$3,600.

Mr. Li, Director of the KOMV, urges all vehicle owners not only to ensure the continuous validity of their compulsory auto liability insurance but also to prioritize safe driving and adherence to traffic regulations to reduce accidents and provide the best protection on the road. If you have further questions, please contact us: 07-7711101 ext. 401, Mr. Liu (Planning and vehicle penalty section).