How Long Does It Take to Receive a Red Light Violation Notification?
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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 may receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. Note that this alert does not confirm a violation; it merely serves as a capture notification. The final determination of whether a violation occurred takes 3-7 days. If a violation is confirmed, a follow-up SMS will be sent. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners typically do not receive an immediate notification. There is usually a delay, which can vary in duration. This is because 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 reviewed by relevant personnel. If confirmed as a violation, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via SMS. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must visit the local traffic police department to address the issue within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Generally, if no violation SMS is received within 15 days of the suspected violation, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Traffic Violation Query Methods: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations via the internet or query terminals. There are five main methods: traffic branch terminal queries, vehicle violation website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle details. Phone Query: Call local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm violations. Violations can only be processed at the location where they occurred or at the vehicle's license plate issuance office. For on-the-spot violations (e.g., those caught directly by traffic police), they must be handled at the violation site. SMS Query: Open your phone's messaging app, compose a message with "WZ [license plate number] [plate color]," and send it to 1062650001. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and clear any unresolved violations. Terminal Query: Visit the local traffic branch office and use the touch query terminal.
