How Long Does It Take to Check Points Deducted for Running a Red Light?
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After running a red light, it usually takes 3 to 7 days for the violation to be recorded, with the latest not exceeding 13 working days. However, some cities now offer "instant notification for electronic police captures," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. But the notification does not equate to a violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it is a violation still takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another SMS notification. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive an immediate violation SMS; there is a delay, and the duration may vary. This is because after the electronic camera captures the violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center, where it is compiled and then verified by relevant traffic police personnel. Once confirmed as a violation, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's mobile phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via SMS. After receiving the violation SMS, vehicle owners must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred to handle the matter within one month before the annual vehicle inspection. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation SMS is received within 15 days, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Methods for Traffic Violation Queries: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic management regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods for vehicle violation queries include website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: You can search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone Query: To inquire about violations, you can call local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 for confirmation. Violations can only be processed at the traffic police department where the violation occurred or where the vehicle license was issued. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by traffic police, they must be handled at the location of the violation. SMS Query: Open your phone's SMS interface; enter the license plate number of the violating vehicle in the message content; enter 1062650001 as the recipient and click send. Mobile App Query: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, select "violation query," and find any unprocessed violations to clear them.
I've been driving for over ten years, and that time I ran a red light was when I was driving home late at night after overtime work. I was so tired that I didn't notice the red light. The electronic eye snapped a photo, and I was frantic. The next day, I downloaded the Traffic Management 12123 App and checked repeatedly. A friend told me that it takes time to process traffic violation information, usually around 3 to 10 days before you can see it. I found out on the third day that I was penalized with 6 points and a fine. Don’t rush to check on the same day because the data needs to be transmitted from the camera to the traffic police department, manually reviewed, and entered into the system. During peak periods, such as holidays, it might take up to two weeks. It’s recommended to use the App for convenience. If you can’t find the record, don’t panic—try again after a week. Safe driving is crucial. Losing points for running a red light is a minor issue, but causing an accident would be disastrous. Fellow drivers all say this process is reliable when chatting. Remember to handle it promptly and avoid accumulating violations.
