Pingtung Man Pays $120,000 in Unpaid Fees After Mother's Intervention

A man in Pingtung, Taiwan, has settled a debt of around NT$120,000 after repeatedly failing to pay highway tolls, parking fees, and vehicle taxes. The individual, who drove his 13-year-old car on expressways frequently since 2023, amassed 434 unpaid charges.

The case was transferred to the Pingtung branch of the Ministry of Justice's Administrative Enforcement Agency. Enforcement officers investigated the man's finances, finding his bank deposits insufficient to cover the debt. Despite attempts to notify him to explain or pay, he ignored the notices. The officers then discovered he had recently purchased a new car and went to his residence to enforce the debt, but neither the man nor the new vehicle were found.

However, a helpful neighbor contacted the man's mother. Upon learning of the situation, she immediately called her son, urging him to resolve the outstanding payments. The man then contacted the Pingtung branch, stating he was working out of town but intended to settle the debt. He arranged a meeting with an officer and paid the full amount of approximately NT$120,000.

The Pingtung branch emphasized that they will take necessary enforcement actions against individuals with significant unpaid fines. They also advised those who cannot pay in full to contact the branch to discuss installment plans, warning against any attempts to evade payment, as it could lead to forced execution of their assets.