How long does it take for a red light violation to appear on 12123 when committed in another city?
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Generally, it takes 3 to 7 days for a red light violation to be visible on 12123, with the latest not exceeding 13 working days. Red light violation penalty standards: According to Article 2, Clause 1, Subclause 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in a deduction of 6 points. Article 3, Clause 1, Subclause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings will result in a deduction of 3 points. How to check for red light violations: You can check for red light violations via the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in using your ID card, then locate and click on the violation handling option. In the violation handling section, you can view the current status of your vehicle. If there are any violations, the specific details will be displayed. Visit the service halls of the traffic management departments in various cities and districts to check using touch-screen terminals. Log in to the public service websites of the local Public Security Bureau's Traffic Management Bureau: locate the vehicle violation query section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, then click to query.
I've been dealing with car-related matters for a while. When running a red light in another city, it usually takes several days to over a week for the violation to appear on the 12123 App. After being caught by an out-of-town camera, the data first needs to be transmitted back to the local traffic police system before being synchronized to the national platform. This process can take 5-10 days to show up in records due to varying data integration efficiency between cities. During peak periods or in remote areas, it might be even slower. My advice is not to rush checking the App—just wait until the following week to check. Safe driving is key. When unfamiliar with out-of-town road conditions, running a red light not only leads to fines and points deducted but also increases accident risks. So driving slower and steadier is the golden rule. If you're really worried, enable the App's notification feature so you can handle any records promptly and avoid trouble.
