How long does it take to receive a text notification after running a red light?
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After running a red light, the notification text for the violation is usually received within 3 to 7 days, with the latest being around 13 days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive a text notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. Note that this notification does not confirm a violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether a violation occurred takes 3-7 days. If a violation is confirmed, you will receive another text notification. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive an immediate violation notification. There is a delay, and the duration may vary. After an electronic camera captures a violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center. It is then compiled and verified by the relevant traffic police personnel. Once a 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 text message. Only then will the owner receive the corresponding violation notification. After receiving the violation notification, the vehicle owner must visit the traffic police department at the location of the violation within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection to address the issue. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation notification is received within 15 days, 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, text message queries, mobile app queries, and offline terminal queries. Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone Query: Dial local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm traffic violations. Violations can only be processed at the location of the violation or the vehicle's license plate issuance location. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by traffic police, they must be handled at the violation location. Text Message Query: Open your phone's messaging interface, enter "WZ [license plate number] [license plate color]," and send it to 1062650001. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and clear any unresolved violations. Offline Terminal Query: Visit the local traffic management hall and use the self-service query machine to check recent violation records by entering your license plate number.
I have a bad habit when driving—sometimes I run red lights when in a hurry, and only got the message after being caught. That time after running the red light, I waited a full eight days before receiving a text notification, saying I had to pay a 200-yuan fine and lose three points. The timing is really unpredictable—usually it takes three to five days from the camera catching you to the text being sent, but system delays can stretch it to two weeks. I recommend downloading a traffic app like Traffic Management 12123 to proactively check for violations, as poor phone signal or unregistered numbers might cause issues. Honestly, it’s not worth rushing—running lights increases accident risks, wastes time and money, and is dangerous. Better to drive steadily.
