How long does it take to get points deducted for running a red light?
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Points will be deducted as soon as running a red light is confirmed. The criteria for determining a red light violation and the handling methods are as follows: Criteria for determining a red light violation: Generally, to determine whether a vehicle has run a red light, the electronic eye needs to capture three photos. These are: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. Handling methods for red light violations: According to traffic laws, after a motor vehicle violation, it usually takes 3 to 7 days to check online or receive a text message notification, with a maximum delay of no more than 13 working days. If the violation is caught on the spot by traffic police and confirmed with a signature, the vehicle owner must go to the local traffic police station within 15 days of the violation to handle the matter. If it is not handled within 15 days, a 3% late fee will be charged daily. If the violation is captured by an electronic eye, the vehicle owner can check the violation record on the traffic website and go to the local traffic police station within one month before the annual vehicle inspection to handle the matter.
The other day I accidentally ran a red light and felt extremely nervous, worrying about how long the penalty points would take to deduct. After checking the traffic regulations, I found that once the violation is confirmed, the system processes it quite quickly—usually within 5 days to two weeks the points are deducted. The camera captures the violation, uploads the data for automatic processing, and by the time the driver receives the notification, the points are already deducted. That experience taught me a hard lesson, reminding everyone to stop firmly at red lights—safe driving is crucial. Always check your records on the 12123 app regularly and don’t take chances.
After driving for so many years, never overlook the timing difference when running a red light. Penalty points for violations are usually processed efficiently, sometimes settled within 7 days. The monitoring system operates in real-time, deducting points as soon as the ticket is issued. From my experience, I advise: maintain good habits—stop at red lights and go only when it's green—to avoid emergency point deductions. Losing all your points means retaking the test, which is both troublesome and costly. Driving is no small matter; following the rules is the best strategy.
