Can traffic violations be handled by binding someone else's vehicle on 12123?

[EdenMarie]

Binding a non-personally owned motor vehicle on 12123 does allow for handling traffic violations. This can be done by downloading the Traffic Management 12123 APP on your mobile phone and binding the vehicle for processing. The system supports self-service handling of non-personally owned motor vehicles with single violation fines of 200 yuan or less and cumulative demerit points under 12 for non-on-site traffic violations. It also allows for self-service payment of on-site traffic penalties issued by officers. Users can process traffic violation records for their own vehicles and up to 3 bound non-personally owned vehicles. The service covers non-on-site traffic violation records nationwide for both personally owned and bound non-personally owned vehicles. Below are the steps to handle violations through 12123: Open the APP, enter the gesture password, and access the homepage If there are unprocessed violations, a prompt will appear. Click on this notification Access the violation record query, which displays all processed and unprocessed violation lists for the vehicle up to the present. Click on the unprocessed violation View details of the violation. If the image section is empty (computer processing also doesn't show violation photos - it's unclear if this will be provided in the future), including license plate, time, location, violation type, fine amount, and demerit points. Click 'Proceed to Handle' Enter the violation processing page, which shows remaining demerit points available for processing (e.g., 11 points) and allows querying of local and out-of-area violations Check the box before the violation record, then click 'Process Immediately' at the bottom to enter the service rules prompt page A 5-second countdown appears for reading the service rules When time expires, click 'Read and Agree' Enter the violation confirmation page, click 'Get Verification Code'. A code will be sent to the bound mobile number. The 'Complete Processing' button remains grayed out and unclickable at this stage Enter the received verification code and check the 'Confirm Penalty' box. The 'Complete Processing' button then becomes clickable - click it The system confirms the violation has been processed and provides information about bank branches where payment can be made. Click the top-left 'Return' button, then you'll see one processed-but-unpaid record. Click 'Online Processing Progress' on the homepage to query the violation processing notice number, which serves as the basis for future bank payments.

[Trevor]

Hey, when I was looking into traffic platforms, I realized that handling traffic violations for someone else's vehicle through 12123 isn't that straightforward. Official regulations require real-name authentication, and the vehicle must be registered under your own name to process directly. To help a friend, the owner needs to grant you authorization in the app, such as adding you as an agent, or you both need to visit the traffic management office to complete formal procedures. Otherwise, if the system detects a mismatch in identity, it will block the process immediately—violations won't be processed, and you might even get a risk warning. When driving, be careful not to attempt this casually, as being flagged for fraudulent operations could lead to point deductions or fines, making things even more troublesome. This matter is quite rule-sensitive, so it's best not to take risks—have the owner handle it directly or consult local service points for a safer and hassle-free approach. Vehicle-related processes, including binding and unbinding, follow specific procedures, so regularly check the traffic violation app for policy updates.