Do I Need to Handle the Red Light Violation in Person?
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Handling a red light violation requires personal attendance. Below is the processing procedure and the penalties for not paying the fine on time: Processing Procedure: Bring your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate to the traffic violation office. Submit these documents to the staff, who will retrieve your red light violation record. After confirming the offending vehicle in the photos, the staff will print out a penalty decision notice. Take this notice to the designated bank to pay the fine (you can also pay the fine online). Once the fine is paid, the red light violation record will be cleared. Penalties for Not Paying the Fine on Time: The fine must be paid within 15 days; otherwise, a 3% late fee will be charged daily after the deadline. However, the total late fee will not exceed the original fine amount.
I just finished handling my traffic violations, which fall into two categories: electronic surveillance and on-the-spot tickets. If you're caught by a traffic officer and given a ticket on the spot, you generally have to bring your documents to the traffic management office in person. For running a red light caught by electronic surveillance, the handling process is more flexible—most cases can be processed online via the "Traffic Management 12123" app, but facial recognition is required when binding your driver's license. If the demerit points exceed 11, the vehicle management office will definitely require you to report in person and attend a training session. If you're having someone else handle it for you, pay special attention: you'll need to provide original IDs for both parties, a power of attorney from you, and some places even require the proxy to bring their own driver's license. Most importantly, don't delay—late payments incur a 3% daily late fee, and serious delays can even affect your annual vehicle inspection.
