How Long Do You Have to Handle Vehicle Violations?
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If you have not received the administrative penalty decision from the traffic police department, you can handle it before the vehicle inspection or license renewal. Once the administrative penalty decision is issued, the fine must be paid within 15 days. Below is relevant information: Vehicle Violations: Vehicle violations refer to acts where motor vehicles violate the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of the driver's license, revocation of the driver's license, cancellation of the driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for offenses that constitute a crime. Violation Codes: Violation codes, also known as "traffic violation codes" or "traffic offense codes," are encoding regulations established by the Ministry of Public Security for traffic violations committed by motor vehicles and pedestrians.
Last time I got a parking ticket, I specifically looked into this. On-the-spot fines must be handled within 15 days, with a 3% late fee added daily for overdue payments, but the cap doesn't exceed the original fine. If it's a violation caught by electronic surveillance, there's no rush—just handle it before the annual inspection. However, I heard some cities have new rules where failure to handle it within 30 days will result in a reminder letter. For violations caused by accidents, traffic police will clearly specify the handling period. It's best to handle out-of-town violations within a month, as some provinces have slow data synchronization, and delays might affect local vehicle inspections. Remember to keep the penalty decision number for easier online payment.
