How Long Does It Take to Receive a Red Light Violation Ticket?

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JamesLynn
07/30/25 12:27am
If you are caught by non-on-site enforcement and check at the vehicle management office or traffic police station, the violation can usually be queried the next day. For online queries, it typically takes 3-7 days to see the results. If waiting for an SMS notification, you will generally receive it within 10 days. How to Check for Red Light Violations: Common methods include the following: You can check for red light violations through the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in using your ID card, then locate and click on the "Violation Handling" option. Under this section, you can view the current status of your vehicle. If there are any violations, the specific details will be displayed. Visit the service halls of traffic police branches in various districts or counties to check using touch-screen terminals. Log in to the official external service websites of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau in your city. Find the "Vehicle Violation Query" section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, then click "Query." According to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in a 6-point deduction. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibitory signs or markings will result in a 3-point deduction.
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