Does Handling Traffic Violations for Others Affect Me?
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Handling traffic violations for others will affect you. Time Frame: The vehicle owner must go to the local traffic police station where the violation occurred to handle the violation within 15 days of receiving the penalty notification. If the violation is not handled within 15 days, a late fee of 3% per day will be charged, but the late fee will not exceed double the original fine amount. It is advisable to handle the violation early to avoid unnecessary penalties. Verification Method: The fastest and most effective way to check if you have committed a traffic violation is to visit the vehicle management office or traffic police station to inquire about violations. You need to bring important documents such as your driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, and ID card. All three are required, and it is best to prepare some cash so that if a violation is found, you can immediately proceed with the necessary procedures.
I've helped friends deal with traffic violations a few times, and it didn't really affect me much, but the process was quite tedious. That time, my friend was caught speeding by a camera in another city and couldn't return, so he asked me to handle it. I took a copy of his driver's license and the vehicle documents to the traffic fine payment center, and the staff just accepted the materials and completed the process—no points were deducted from my license, and no record was left. The key is to use your own information to handle it on behalf of someone else, not to impersonate them, otherwise, you might be flagged for dishonesty. This experience taught me a lesson: next time someone asks me to handle a violation for them, I'll insist they go in person—it's simpler and avoids risks. I also pay more attention to driving carefully to avoid violations, like using a mobile app to set speed reminders. Developing this habit can save a lot of trouble. In short, handling violations for others is feasible, but it must be done legally and transparently—don't cut corners for convenience.
