Can traffic violations for a vehicle not under my name be handled online?
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Yes. After registering a motor vehicle not under your name, you can handle traffic violations that occurred from the date of registration, which involve demerit points and a single fine not exceeding 200 yuan. To process traffic violations for your own motor vehicle through the Ministry of Public Security's online traffic management service platform, the following three conditions must be met simultaneously: 1. Condition one: The violation was recorded by traffic monitoring equipment. 2. Condition two: The single fine does not exceed 200 yuan. 3. Condition three: The demerit points for the violation to be processed, combined with the driver's current accumulated demerit points, do not reach 12 points.
I've previously handled traffic violations for vehicles not registered under my name, which was quite convenient but required some preparation. Taking the Traffic Management 12123 APP as an example, you first need to download and register the app, then complete real-name verification by binding your ID card to the account. When binding a non-personal vehicle, after entering the license plate number, the system will prompt for confirmation from the vehicle owner: either the owner also installs the APP and clicks to agree to the notification, or you upload an electronic authorization letter. The authorization letter must include the signatures of both the owner and the authorized person, as well as vehicle details. Once successful, you can directly check for violations and pay fines, but the penalty points will be deducted from your driver's license. I remember helping a friend once, and it was done quickly—just about ten minutes. However, it's important to note that there are limits to binding vehicles: one person can bind up to three vehicles at most, and genuine authorization from the owner is required to avoid legal disputes. Nowadays, many cities support online processing, which saves time compared to visiting the vehicle management office. If the owner is unavailable to operate, you can prepare a notarized power of attorney offline and then upload it. I think the policies are becoming more user-friendly, especially for helping family members or colleagues with their vehicles, but it's crucial to ensure all information is accurate to prevent incorrect fines.
