Can Traffic Violations Be Handled by Someone Else?
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Handling traffic violations cannot be done by someone else. Overview of Traffic Violations: Vehicle violations refer to acts where motor vehicles violate the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driver's licenses, revocation of driver's licenses, cancellation of driver's licenses, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts that constitute crimes. Basis for Penalizing Violations: The 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulates: Traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers shall promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations shall be imposed based on facts and the relevant provisions of this law.
It is indeed possible to have someone else handle traffic violations on your behalf, and I've witnessed this many times. For instance, my friend was working in another city when his car got a traffic ticket in Shanghai. Unable to return to handle it himself, he entrusted his father with the task. His father brought along the household register, a copy of his ID card, and a handwritten power of attorney to the traffic police station. The whole process went smoothly, and the fine was settled in just over ten minutes. Nowadays, you can even handle it online through WeChat or Alipay. Templates for power of attorney are available for download online—just fill them out, scan, and upload. However, it's important to note that the person handling the violation on your behalf must not have any violation records themselves, or they will be rejected. If the documents are incomplete or the content of the power of attorney is unclear, it can delay the process or even lead to disputes. That's why I always remind my friends to double-check these details in advance to avoid unnecessary trips and wasted effort. Overall, having someone handle violations for you is quite practical in real life, especially for those who are out of town or busy with work, as it saves a lot of hassle. But it's crucial to follow the rules strictly.
