Does mobile speed enforcement require on-site handling?
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Being caught speeding by mobile speed enforcement does not count as an on-site traffic violation; only violations discovered by traffic police during their duty are considered on-site violations. Below is relevant information: 1. Definition: Mobile speed enforcement is a method of speed detection. The movable speed detection devices used by speed enforcement vehicles parked on the roadside can freely adjust direction and capture speeding vehicles from different angles. This means they can photograph both the front and rear license plates, with the only difference being the parked position of the speed enforcement vehicle and the direction of the speed detection device. 2. Practical situation: In practice, most cases involve photographing the rear license plate. If the front license plate is photographed, when there are many vehicles, it may be difficult to capture the actual speeding vehicle because oncoming vehicles traveling normally can easily block the speeding vehicle's license plate.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience behind the wheel, I've encountered quite a few mobile speed traps. Police set up speed detection devices by the roadside, such as handheld radar guns or portable speed cameras, specifically targeting speeding vehicles. If you're caught speeding on the spot, they'll typically pull you over and issue a ticket immediately. However, on-site handling isn't always mandatory; in many cases, the equipment simply photographs the violation and notifies you later via registered mail or text message, requiring you to pay the fine or appeal within a specified timeframe through traffic authorities or online platforms. Like the time I was photographed speeding on the highway without being stopped – I received an email days later and paid the fine via an app. It's actually quite convenient, avoiding on-the-spot arguments. The key point is that speeding is extremely dangerous; higher speeds increase accident risks, with minor consequences being fines that hurt your wallet, and major ones being life-threatening accidents. That's why I always remind myself to slow down, obey speed limit signs – it saves trouble and ensures safety.
