NRW Police: Revolutionary app for cashless fines in use!

NRW Police: Revolutionary app for cashless fines in use!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the police are planning to fundamentally modernize the procedure for accepting warning fines. In the future, fines will be paid via an application on officers' work smartphones. This initiative aims to replace existing payment terminals and enable cashless payment transactions.

The new system refers to the well-known “Tap-To-Pay” method, which is familiar to many in the retail sector. Citizens can simply hold their checking or credit cards up to the police smartphone to trigger an immediate, contactless payment. In addition, it is possible to access payment receipts online via QR code, which makes it easier to deal with paper receipts on site. These innovative steps promise to make everyday work easier for both citizens and civil servants.

Advantages of the new technology

A police spokesman emphasizes that the new procedures not only make the work of the police forces more efficient, but also advance the digital strategy of the NRW police with regard to the use of mobile applications. Using existing hardware and software also reduces the financial pressure on the state budget by no longer requiring the necessary payment terminals that are currently rented.

In summary, the switch to a digital payment system is a further step into the future for the police in North Rhine-Westphalia, as it both reduces administrative costs and modernizes interaction with citizens. Details can be found further on www.faz.net.