How long does it take for Traffic Management 12123 to update violation information?
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According to traffic laws, vehicle violation records can typically be queried online or received via SMS notification within 3-7 days after the violation occurs. Methods to check violation information online: For the most accurate vehicle violation records and driver's license point deductions, it is recommended to log in to the traffic bureau website of the vehicle's registration location. Alternatively, you can search online for "vehicle violations" (or directly search for vehicle violations in XX location), or access the 12123 website and other query systems (which are essentially local public security traffic police websites). Querying violation information by region: To check by region, you'll need to enter the license plate number and the last 4 or 6 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN), or the last 6 digits of the engine number.
I drive quite often, so checking traffic violations on the 12123 app is a regular thing for me. Violations don't show up immediately after being caught; it usually takes 1 to 3 business days for the system to sync the data. Sometimes, during holidays or high traffic periods, it might take up to 5 days. I remember once I was caught speeding, and the violation didn't appear on 12123 until Friday, even though I checked the next day. My advice is not to be too impatient—just pay more attention to speed limits and seat belts while driving to avoid getting caught. Regularly refresh the app a few times, and you can also bind it to WeChat for notifications as soon as there's an update. In short, safe driving saves you both trouble and money, and the update time is usually just a couple of days.
