Motorists caught on camera while speeding are sent a notice of the alleged offence. They can choose either to pay that amount or wait until the summons has been hand-delivered to their home address by a sheriff of the court. Those who want to see the photo of their alleged violation can do so at the JMPD headquarters at no cost.

Motorists who wish to dispute the charges must inform the prosecutor of the traffic court in writing, well in advance of the trial date. Those who have missed the deadline for paying the contempt of court fine, but still wish to pay their fine on or before the date of their court appearance, can do so at Room B41 at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court.

Cellphones can also be used to enquire about fines for speeding or going through red lights. Motorists can SMS their identity numbers to 36997; they will be given a pin number that is used to process the query.