How long does it take for illegal parking to be captured by electronic surveillance?
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When it comes to illegal parking, electronic traffic enforcement will upload the violation to the system after more than five minutes. Leaving within five minutes will not result in penalties. Additional information: According to the latest regulations of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," illegal parking is subject to fines but no demerit points. The penalties for illegal parking are as follows: 1. Article 89: Pedestrians, passengers, or non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will be given a warning or fined between 5 and 50 yuan. 2. Article 93: For violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding motor vehicle parking or temporary stopping, the illegal act may be pointed out, and an oral warning issued, requiring immediate departure.
I've been driving for ten years and often encounter illegal parking issues. Electronic monitoring mainly focuses on the parking location, not the duration. In no-parking zones, such as intersections, bus stops, and crosswalks—these sensitive areas—your car may be photographed as soon as it stops, with no fixed time limit. Once, I parked in a no-parking zone on a city roadside for less than two minutes and received a ticket with a 200-yuan fine. Rules vary slightly between cities, but generally, electronic monitoring is highly sensitive—don’t assume a brief stop is safe. I recommend developing the habit of checking signs before parking, looking for official spots, or using parking apps. Safety comes first, avoiding fines and keeping your mood intact.
