Can traffic tickets issued by parking enforcement be handled online?
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Online payment is only available for traffic violations that do not incur demerit points. Violations requiring demerit points cannot be paid online. Additional information about handling violations online is as follows: Out-of-area payment: According to current regulations, paper tickets must be paid at a bank in the location where the violation occurred. Late payments will incur additional fees. For violations captured by traffic cameras, payment can be made from a different location. Late payments incur additional penalties: Whether it's an on-the-spot penalty or a non-contact penalty (such as parking tickets issued by enforcement officers or recorded by electronic surveillance), once the traffic authority has adjudicated the violation, the driver must pay the fine within 15 days as stipulated in the "penalty decision notice." Failure to do so will result in additional penalties for late payment, and demerit points may be carried over to the next demerit point cycle.
As a long-time driver, I know it's very convenient to handle parking tickets online. Most regular parking tickets can be processed through official apps like Traffic Management 12123. After downloading and installing the app, register an account and link your license plate number and driver's license. Log in to check violation records, select to pay the fine using payment methods like WeChat Pay or Alipay, and it can be completed in just a minute or two. The system displays photo evidence, and after successful payment, you'll receive an SMS confirmation, saving the time of queuing at the traffic police station. However, some cases cannot be handled online, such as violations involving high penalty points or requiring on-site hearings, which require a visit to the traffic bureau window. This efficient service helps save us a lot of hassle, and I recommend handling it promptly to avoid late fees increasing the cost. Now, I've developed a habit of regularly checking violation status to prevent issues before they arise.
