Does the day of the violation count as one day?
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The day the ticket is issued counts as one day, and you cannot go to handle it on the same day. Reason: Under normal circumstances, the tickets issued by traffic police officers outside are handed over to the internal system for entry after they return. Only when the violation information is in the system can the driver go to handle it. If you go to handle it on the same day, the information may not yet be entered, making it impossible to process. Additional information: The ticket specifies that it should be handled after 3 days, mainly considering that the information entry may be delayed due to the two non-working days of the weekend, which could prevent the driver from handling it. Therefore, drivers should go to handle it within 15 days after the 3-day period. Exceeding this time will result in a fine.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I must clarify that the day of the traffic violation usually doesn't count as the first day for processing. Under most traffic regulations, deadlines such as the 15-day period for paying fines or filing appeals begin from the day after you receive the ticket notice - the violation date itself is considered the incident date but excluded from the count. For example, if you're caught violating on Monday, Monday doesn't count as Day 1; the actual count starts from Tuesday. I've seen many people misunderstand this and end up paying additional late fees. My advice is to check the official app or visit the traffic office immediately upon receiving the notice to avoid complications. Do note there might be minor variations between cities, so it's always best to verify with local traffic authority websites - safety first, after all.
