Does the vehicle owner need to handle traffic violations in person?
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Handling traffic violations requires an ID card, as well as a driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. As for whether the vehicle owner needs to handle it in person, it depends on the actual situation. Since 2019, the traffic management department has strengthened the review of violation processing to combat the illegal act of buying and selling driver's license points, so it is best for the vehicle owner to handle it personally. Below is additional information: 1. Handling violations: Generally, as long as the violation photo does not capture the driver's face, anyone can handle the violation. However, whoever's driver's license is used to deduct points must be present in person. 2. Paying fines: If it is a violation issued on the spot and the fine needs to be paid at a designated location later, anyone can pay the fine, and there is no requirement for the vehicle owner to pay it in person.
I've been driving trucks for long-distance hauls for over a decade, and dealing with traffic violations really doesn't require the vehicle owner to handle it personally. I remember one time when a speeding ticket was mailed to my home while I was on a business trip elsewhere. I simply asked a friend to help out—he took a copy of my ID card and a simple letter of authorization to the traffic police station, and it was all settled. Nowadays, it's even more advanced. Just download the Traffic 12123 app, enter your license plate number and VIN, and you can pay the fine online in just one minute, saving you from queuing up in the scorching heat. However, if the violation involves point deductions or a major accident, you might still need to appear in person to verify your identity. I always remind myself to follow traffic rules, especially in areas with many speed cameras—slow down to avoid unnecessary trouble and extra fines. After all, losing money over delays just isn't worth it.
As a young working professional rushing to meetings every day, handling traffic violations doesn't require personal attendance. I often use the service function in Alipay - just upload the ticket number and vehicle owner information to make payment, which is fast, efficient and queue-free. Colleagues can also handle it for you by submitting a power of attorney with ID copy to the DMV, where staff are happy to assist to avoid work disruption. The key is not to delay processing, otherwise late fees accumulate and it affects driver's license points. I usually commute by electric car, using navigation alerts to avoid congestion and camera spots - developing good habits saves money and ensures peace of mind.
