Can traffic violations be handled without the vehicle owner's ID card?
2 Answers
Traffic violations can be handled without the vehicle owner's ID card. You only need to bring the driver's license of the person involved and the vehicle's registration certificate. To handle traffic violations, you need to carry: the traffic violation fine receipt, the traffic violation penalty decision notice, the driver's license of the person involved, and the vehicle's registration certificate to the traffic police brigade that issued the penalty decision for processing. According to Article 16 of the Traffic Violation Handling Procedures, if the facts of the traffic violation are clear and a fine is to be imposed under general procedures, the penalty decision should be made within 24 hours from the time of acceptance; if the penalty involves suspending the motor vehicle driver's license, the decision should be made within three days from the time of acceptance; the penalty period for causing traffic accidents is implemented in accordance with the Ministry of Public Security's Road Traffic Accident Handling Procedures.
Last time I went to deal with a traffic violation, I specifically asked the staff at the counter, and they told me that the vehicle owner's ID card is mandatory. Whether it's on-site processing or online operation, identity verification is required. Without the original ID card, even basic procedures cannot be handled. My friend once forgot to bring his ID card and made a trip to the traffic police station, only to waste half an hour in line—the staff directly said they couldn't accept the case due to missing documents. Nowadays, some places might accept digital ID cards as a substitute, but it depends on local policies, so it's best to call the traffic management department in advance for confirmation. If it's a non-owner handling the process, both parties' ID cards plus a power of attorney are required. Honestly, it's quite troublesome, so I recommend double-checking your documents before driving out.
