How Long Does It Take to Receive a Red Light Violation Notice?
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After running a red light, the violation notification SMS is usually received within 3 to 7 days, with a maximum delay of around 13 days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. Note that this notification does not confirm the violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether a violation occurred will take 3-7 days. If a violation is confirmed, you will receive another SMS notification. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners typically do not receive the violation SMS immediately, as there is a processing delay. The duration of this delay may vary. After the electronic camera captures the violation, the relevant information must be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center. The data is then compiled and forwarded to the relevant traffic police personnel for verification. Once the violation is confirmed, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via SMS. Only then will the owner receive the violation notification. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must visit the local traffic police department where the violation occurred to settle the matter within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Generally, if you suspect a violation, you can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation SMS is received beyond this period, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Traffic Violation Query Methods: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods include website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, mobile app queries, and offline terminal queries. Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle details to check. Phone Query: Dial local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm traffic violations. Violations can only be processed at the location where they occurred or at the vehicle's registration jurisdiction. For on-the-spot violations (e.g., those directly caught by traffic police), they must be handled at the violation location. SMS Query: Open your phone's SMS interface, enter "WZ [license plate number] [plate color]," and send it to 1062650001. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and review any unresolved violations. Offline Terminal Query: Visit the local traffic management office and use the self-service terminal to enter your license plate number and check recent violation records.
