How Long Can You Delay Handling a Red Light Violation?
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After a vehicle runs a red light and is captured by electronic monitoring, the owner can check the violation record on the traffic website and then process it at the traffic police station where the violation occurred within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Additional information is as follows: General situation: After a traffic violation occurs, it generally takes 3 to 7 days to be visible online or for a notification SMS to be received, with a maximum delay of no more than 13 working days. Caught on the spot: If the violation is caught on the spot by a traffic officer and confirmed with a signature, the owner must process it at the local traffic police station within 15 days of the violation. If not processed within 15 days, a late fee of 3% per day will be charged, but the total late fee will not exceed double the original fine amount. Captured by electronic monitoring: If the violation is captured by electronic monitoring, the owner can check the violation record on the traffic website and then process it at the traffic police station where the violation occurred within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. There is no need to process it within 15 days, but it is advisable not to exceed one driving license's scoring cycle to avoid accumulating 12 penalty points in the next cycle due to not clearing the points in time.
Last time I ran a red light while driving and got caught on camera. After the ticket was mailed to my home, I had to deal with it within 15 days of receiving the notice, such as paying the fine at a traffic enforcement station or handling it online. If I missed the deadline, the fine would increase, possibly doubling from the original 200 yuan to 400 yuan. Delaying too long could also affect my driver's license points and annual inspection, and when I finally went to handle it, I had to wait in line for half a day. Now when I drive, I remind myself to slow down at traffic lights and not rush through them. Safety first is much more important than saving a few seconds. Remember, don’t wait for the notice—sometimes it arrives late, so checking the electronic monitoring records early is safer.
