To take advantage of the system's convenience, residents must visit the Web site, then type in their driver's license number and date of birth. A search will return any outstanding fines in cities with the program. You fill out an online form, press submit, and that's it. After the payment has been approved, the city's files are updated. Some courts update them at the end of the day, others are almost real time.
Users pay a small service fee.
Small towns and suburbs Small towns don't have to be left out of the Web either. In January, the town, located about 25 miles east of Atlanta, began collecting city property taxes online. The city also collects garbage pickup fees, traffic fines and forfeitures and security system payments online. S.C.-based VC3 Inc. The company plans a similar site for Canton, S.C. and is working with several other cities and one county, according to VC3 Chief Operating Officer Sandy Reeser. Most residents work in Atlanta, and can't get to city hall during the day.