How Long Does It Take to Receive a Text Notification After Running a Red Light?

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Generally, you can receive a text notification within 3 to 7 days after running a red light. If you haven't received a text after 7 days, you can wait a bit longer, as it takes time to collect, organize, verify, and upload the violation data from the time the infraction occurs. Usually, the notification won't take longer than 15 days. If you haven't received a text after 15 days, it means there is no violation record. Criteria for determining a red-light violation: According to Article 51 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law": When a motor vehicle passes through an intersection controlled by traffic signals, it shall comply with the following rules: (5) Upon encountering a stop signal, the vehicle must stop outside the intersection. A vehicle is only considered to have run a red light if it crosses the stop line while the light is red and proceeds through the entire intersection. There are usually detection lines (with induction coils) before and after the crosswalk to sense whether a vehicle crosses the line during a red light, followed by photographic evidence. Three photos are taken as evidence: the front wheels crossing the detection line, the rear wheels crossing the detection line, and the vehicle crossing the detection line on the opposite side of the intersection. Maintain a safe braking distance; failure to do so may result in electronic enforcement. Always follow traffic rules. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners typically do not receive an immediate notification. There is usually a delay, which can vary in length. After an electronic camera records a violation, the relevant information is transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center, where it is compiled and reviewed by staff. If confirmed as a violation, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends a text notification. After receiving a violation notification, the vehicle owner must visit the local traffic police department to address the issue at least one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. If you suspect a violation but haven't received a notification within 15 days, it likely means no violation was recorded. Methods for checking traffic violations: Traffic violation checks refer to querying motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations via online platforms, hotlines, text messages, or mobile apps. Online query: Search for "vehicle violation check" and enter your vehicle details. Phone query: Dial local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm violations. Violations can only be processed at the location of the infraction or the vehicle's registration jurisdiction. For on-the-spot violations (e.g., being stopped by an officer), they must be handled at the violation site. Text message query: Open your phone's messaging app, enter your license plate number in the message body, and send it to 1062650001. Mobile app query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and resolve any outstanding violations.