Can I Check Traffic Violations for a Car That's Not Mine?
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Yes, here is an introduction to checking traffic violations for a car that is not yours: 1. Visit the traffic management department: Bring your ID card, driver's license, and the vehicle's registration certificate to the traffic police department to check. 2. Use the Traffic Management 12123 app: To check on the Traffic Management 12123 app, you need to register the non-personal vehicle under your driver's license and your 12123 account, then you can check the violations for that vehicle. 3. Check on the traffic management platform: Search online for 'Comprehensive Traffic Safety Service Platform,' click on 'Information Query' in the main menu, enter the vehicle type, license plate number, and the last six digits of the engine number, then contact the vehicle owner to send a verification code for the query. 4. Check on this website '58 Auto': Enter the website, click on 'Violation Query' at the top of the page, input the license plate region, type, number, VIN, and engine number to freely check traffic violation information for a non-personal vehicle.
My neighbor asked me last week to help check the traffic violation records for his car, and it is indeed possible to check violations for non-personal vehicles. You need to prepare the license plate number and the last six digits of the engine number in advance, and the process is very convenient using the Traffic Management 12123 APP. In the APP, select 'Register Non-Personal Vehicle,' add the vehicle via SMS verification, and you can check in real-time if there are any unpaid tickets. However, it's important to note that if violations are found, the fine must still be processed by the vehicle owner in person at the service window with their ID card. Some cities also allow checking violations through Alipay's city services by entering the license plate and vehicle identification number, but violations involving point deductions must be handled by the owner personally.
Last time I helped my cousin check the traffic violations for his new car, I found it quite simple. As long as you know the license plate number and vehicle identification code, you can check it in the city services section of WeChat without even downloading an app. Just click into vehicle services, select traffic violation inquiry, fill in the information, and it directly shows whether there are any speeding or illegal parking records. However, I noticed that regulations vary by city. For example, in Beijing, only the car owner can check detailed information after registering on the 12123 platform, while in Guangzhou, you can simply enter the VIN on the web version to check. If you want to avoid hassle, just bring a copy of the car owner's ID to the traffic police station and use the self-service machine to print out a violation list in two minutes.
As someone who frequently manages company fleets, handling traffic violations for non-personally owned vehicles has long been routine. Currently, the most commonly used method is the Traffic Management 12123 APP, where adding a vehicle simply requires receiving a verification code on the owner's phone. Checking violations takes just minutes, but the key lies in the processing stage: point deductions require the owner to appear in person at the counter, while fines can be paid by a proxy. Once, I forgot to bring the owner's letter of authorization and couldn't complete the process at the self-service machine. Remember to verify the violation time and location carefully, as some electronic captures may be incorrect and require a review application.
