Can I Check Traffic Violations with Only the License Plate Number?
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Only the license plate number is not sufficient to check traffic violations, as violation information is considered personal privacy. Since many people may know the license plate number, it cannot be used alone to query violations. To check if your vehicle has any violations, you can log in to the 12123 website, locate the violation area, and enter the vehicle model and engine number for inquiry. When a car is newly purchased and the official license plate has not yet been issued, a temporary plate is used. If a violation occurs with a temporary plate, it cannot be viewed immediately, but all violation details will be recorded. Once the owner replaces the temporary plate with the official one, the full violation history can be checked.
Relying solely on the license plate number to check for traffic violations seems a bit unreliable to me. I've tried it several times online with my own car, and after entering the plate number, I was always prompted for more information, such as the owner's ID number or the vehicle identification number. Nowadays, official apps like Traffic Management 12123 require real-name authentication to access detailed violation records. Otherwise, you can only see a general status without full details like fines or penalty points. This is to protect everyone's privacy and prevent others from easily accessing your information. If all details could be accessed with just a license plate number, wouldn't that become a security risk? It could lead to impersonation or even fraud. A friend also mentioned that even in-person inquiries at the traffic police station require presenting the vehicle registration certificate and ID card for added security. In short, it's best to use official channels and not rely solely on the license plate number.
