Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho emphasized the importance of raising awareness about unpaid vehicle taxes, stating, "I hope this crackdown will foster a culture of voluntary payment among those with outstanding debts."
On this day, Mayor Choi announced a joint operation with Gyeonggi Province, designating a day for a comprehensive crackdown on unpaid vehicle license plates.
The mayor is launching a rigorous enforcement campaign targeting vehicles with unpaid car-related fines.
This operation aims to actively collect overdue payments while ensuring fairness for diligent taxpayers and establishing a just tax system.
In particular, Mayor Choi plans to focus on fair administration and citizen-centered field operations, balancing enforcement with consideration for citizens facing economic hardships.
He revealed that the crackdown will utilize vehicles equipped with license plate confiscation systems and specialized equipment, concentrating efforts in areas with high vehicle concentrations, such as apartment complexes, large supermarkets, and public parking lots.
Targeted vehicles include those with two or more unpaid car taxes or fines, those with overdue amounts exceeding 300,000 won, and vehicles under operation suspension.
For other unpaid vehicles, the mayor stated that a notice will be affixed to encourage voluntary payment.
Confiscated license plates will be returned after confirming the payment status and whether the vehicle is under an operation suspension order.
For vehicles that do not retrieve their license plates within a specified period, the city will pursue active collection measures, including public auction.
Citizens have expressed support for the need to ensure fairness between diligent taxpayers and those with unpaid debts, while also calling for careful administration considering the economic downturn and living conditions.
In particular, drivers of cargo and delivery vehicles, which are essential for their livelihoods, argue that enforcement should take into account the reasons for unpaid taxes and their economic situations.
In response, Mayor Choi plans to encourage payment agreements and installment plans for those in financial distress, balancing collection efforts with the protection of citizens' livelihoods.
Citizens also hope that this crackdown will not only identify unpaid taxpayers but also ensure fairness for diligent taxpayers and provide opportunities for those facing economic difficulties to recover.
Mayor Choi urged citizens to check their payment status in advance to avoid the disadvantages of license plate confiscation and to voluntarily settle their debts.
Additionally, Mayor Choi Dae-ho stated, "We will continue to establish a fair tax system through ongoing crackdowns and collection measures."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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