How Long Does It Take for Traffic Violations to Show Up?
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Vehicle traffic violations can generally be found online within two to three days after the incident. Violation review process: Most violations nowadays are recorded by electronic surveillance, then reviewed and entered into the system before vehicle owners can check them online. Typically, it takes two to three days from when the violation is captured until it is entered into the system, with a maximum of 13 working days for completion. Violation handling process: Once the corresponding vehicle violation record is found, follow the information requirements to handle the violation at the vehicle management office or online within the specified time. The working hours of the vehicle management office are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Some local vehicle management offices may also operate on Saturdays and Sundays, but the hours may differ from those on weekdays.
I used to have the same concern, so I specifically asked a friend who works in the traffic police department. He said that after electronic monitoring captures the data, it undergoes manual review, and the processing speed varies by city. In big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, you can usually check the results the next day; in small and medium-sized cities, it may take 3-5 days; during holidays or system upgrades, delays of up to ten days are common. It's best to check once a week using the Traffic Management 12123 APP, which is much more convenient than constantly checking. By the way, tickets issued on the spot can be checked immediately, but those captured by electronic eyes need to wait until the backend processing is complete before the records are updated.
I have experience with this. Last time I was speeding on the highway, I kept checking the app every day for records. Normally it takes about 3 days to show up, but it depends on the type of surveillance equipment. Nowadays, the new electronic eyes are all connected to the network, and data can be uploaded in as fast as 24 hours. If it's an old-fashioned camera, it might take a week or even longer. A special reminder: be careful when traveling to unfamiliar cities—some remote areas have slower system updates. I recommend waiting at least five days before checking. Checking too early is just a waste of effort; if the system hasn't updated, there's no point in rushing.
