Do I Need to Be Present in Person to Handle Traffic Violations with My Driver's License?
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Whether you need to be present in person to handle traffic violations with your driver's license depends on the situation. For on-the-spot violation tickets, the fine must be paid at the bank as soon as possible, and this can be done by someone else. For traffic violation notices, there are two scenarios: if the violation captured by electronic surveillance shows the front view, the driver must handle it in person; if it shows the rear view, someone else can handle it by presenting a valid official driver's license. Violations can be handled all at once or selectively. You can also raise objections to the violations and apply for administrative reconsideration. If you have no objections to the violation, after completing the points deduction on your driver's license, you will receive a violation handling notice and a fine slip. You can then take the violation slip to the designated bank to pay the fine. After handling the violation, keep the receipt of the fine payment. If the violation record still exists, you will need to take the receipt to the traffic police department to manually clear the violation.
Last time I dealt with a traffic violation, I hesitated about whether to go in person, but later found out that most of the time you don’t need to be there yourself. The 12123 traffic management app is quite convenient—just bind your information and pay the fine online, saving the hassle of queuing. If the app isn’t working or you’re not used to operating it, you can also ask family or friends to handle it for you. Just bring copies of both parties’ ID cards and driver’s licenses, along with a simple power of attorney, and submit them to the local traffic department. However, there are some special cases where you must go in person, such as when the violation deducts over 12 points or involves a traffic accident determination. In those situations, face-to-face handling is necessary to avoid complicating matters. Overall, modern methods have simplified the process—just make sure you have all the required documents ready, and don’t worry too much about wasting time running around.
