Can I handle traffic violations without going in person?
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Whether the vehicle's traffic violation ticket needs to be handled in person depends on the situation. If it's an on-the-spot penalty ticket, you can pay the fine at the bank immediately, and it doesn't matter who goes. Below are the relevant details: 1. Notes: If you have no objection to the violation, after completing the deduction of driver's license points, you will receive a violation processing notice and a fine ticket. You can take the violation ticket to the designated payment bank (Industrial and Commercial Bank, China Construction Bank, Rural Credit Cooperatives) to pay the fine. 2. Traffic violation processing deadline: According to the "Procedural Regulations for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations", generally, violations can be queried online within 15 days after the violation occurs. The traffic police department may send a letter, but as long as the violation can be checked online within 15 days, it is not subject to the one-month limit.
As a young person who drives frequently, I find it quite convenient that I don't have to handle traffic violations in person. I most commonly use the Traffic Management 12123 APP. After logging in on my phone, checking violations and paying fines online is a breeze, saving me the hassle of running around. I remember last time when I was caught by a speed camera in a tourist city, I just handled it using the APP in my hotel, avoiding the trouble of rushing around. Usually, if the fine doesn't involve points deduction, the APP can solve it; but if points are deducted, I might need to confirm via face recognition or visit the counter once, so I always check the notice in advance. You can also delegate a friend to handle it for you by writing a power of attorney and bringing a copy of your ID to the traffic police station, but I prefer using the APP because it's simple to operate and keeps a record of past fines. Of course, the best is to drive safely and avoid violations, which also saves fuel costs and energy.
