Can traffic violations be handled without the vehicle owner being present?

[MicahMarie]

Traffic violations can be handled without the vehicle owner being present, but the agent needs to provide the original and photocopy of the owner's ID card. If there are points to be deducted, a driver's license (anyone's driver's license will suffice) must also be provided. In cases where documents are temporarily confiscated, the "Traffic Management Temporary Confiscation Certificate" must be brought to the relevant authorities for violation processing. Below are specific methods for querying traffic violations: 1. Website query for violations: Find the traffic violation query section on the local public security website or the Wanche Toutiao website, enter the license plate number and the last six digits of the vehicle identification code, select the vehicle type, and enter the verification code. 2. Mobile app query for violations: Open the violation query app, add the vehicle, and enter the license plate number, chassis number, and engine number to query.

[DiVivienne]

I just finished handling my friend's traffic violation, and indeed, the car owner doesn’t need to be present in person. If you choose to handle it offline, you can completely delegate it to family or friends, but remember to prepare the necessary materials in advance: the original ID card of the car owner, the original ID card of the agent, the original vehicle license, and most importantly, the traffic violation penalty notice. Once, I helped a neighbor uncle with the process but forgot to bring the vehicle license, resulting in a wasted trip. Nowadays, the 12123 APP is super convenient—just log in with the car owner’s account to pay fines online, and you can handle violations captured by electronic surveillance. The processing records can also be checked in real time within the APP. However, if you receive a ticket with points deducted by a traffic police officer on-site, you must personally bring your driver’s license to the counter for facial recognition processing.

[AaronDella]

Get it done in just 3 minutes with the Traffic Management 12123 App! Last time my sister got a speeding ticket out of town, she simply had me log into the app with her account from home, locate the violation record, and handle it directly. After entering the license plate model and the last four digits of the engine number to confirm the vehicle, select the violation notice to process. The app's built-in fine payment feature supports both WeChat Pay and Alipay, with real-time record cancellation. Just note the vehicle binding limit—one account can bind up to three vehicles at most. For violations involving company vehicles, you'll need to bring the business license and official seal to the service window, and some violations for key vehicles must be processed in person.

[LucilleDella]

Old Wang mentioned that last year he handled 7 penalty points on behalf of his daughter. He brought the original IDs of both parties and the vehicle license to the traffic police station. The officer at the window carefully compared the photos on the IDs and asked about their relationship. For point deduction on behalf of someone else, both parties must be aware and sign a commitment letter with fingerprints. It's said that some cities have already implemented high-definition cameras that can clearly capture the driver's face, making proxy handling impossible in such cases. It's recommended to check the violation photos before handling. If a close-up of the face is captured, the vehicle owner must handle it in person.

[LaHaley]

I'm more familiar with handling company vehicle violations. Last month, our business vehicle had a violation at the airport, and our administrative staff went with a copy of the business license, a legal representative authorization letter, and the company seal. It's important to note that the authorization letter must specify the vehicle information, penalty ticket number, and matters to be handled. Without the company seal, it will be rejected. Some cities now allow online processing through corporate accounts, but initial registration requires the legal representative to visit the vehicle management office in person with identification documents for authentication. It's advisable to allocate two days for handling corporate vehicle violations, as the process is more cumbersome than for private vehicles.