How Long Does It Take to Receive a Traffic Violation Notice During Holidays?

[Grady]

The time it takes to receive a traffic violation notice during holidays varies. 24 hours: For simplified penalty decisions issued by officers on the spot, according to internal case handling regulations, they are entered into the system within 24 hours. 48 hours: For violation notices and compulsory measure certificates issued by officers on the spot, according to internal case handling regulations, they are entered into the system within 48 hours, and any confiscated items are transferred to the relevant county-level or higher traffic management department. 7 working days: For violations captured through non-on-site enforcement or electronic monitoring by officers, according to internal case handling regulations, they are entered into the system within 7 working days.

[Myrtle]

Last time I was caught speeding on the highway, I received a text message in about a week. Generally, violation notifications can arrive as quickly as three to five days or take up to half a month. Especially during holidays when traffic volume is high, the traffic management department may have a backlog of violation information to process, which could delay notifications by a few more days. I recommend checking the 12123 APP regularly, as it updates faster than text notifications. If you haven't received any notice after 20 days, you're probably in the clear. However, the speed of inter-province network connectivity varies, so cross-province violations might take even longer. A friend of mine was caught speeding during a road trip in Yunnan and had to wait a full month before getting notified.

[DeAndrew]

When I first bought a car, I was also particularly worried about traffic violations during holidays. Later, I found that notification efficiency is quite high nowadays. After being captured by cameras, violations are usually entered into the system within 3 days, while SMS notifications might be delayed for 7-10 days. The key is to ensure your registered phone number is correct. Once, I changed my number but didn’t update it in time and almost missed the payment deadline. Now, logging directly into the Traffic Management 12123 app is the most reliable way to check—I’ve seen violation records appear within 48 hours. If you’re issued a ticket on the spot by a traffic officer, you’ll know immediately. For cross-regional violations, there might be delays. Last year, I received a notification two weeks after returning to Beijing for a violation I committed during a road trip in Gansu.

[Maya]

I've got experience with this! Regular electronic monitoring usually sends you a text message within 13 days, with a maximum of 15 days. If it's a manually issued ticket, the traffic police will inform you on the spot. However, during holidays when there are more cars and processing centers are overwhelmed, it might take longer. I once waited 18 days. I recommend checking the 12123 APP weekly; after binding your license plate, new violations will pop up as notifications. Don't rely too much on SMS alerts, as poor signal might cause you to miss them. Also, double-check your registered contact information—a friend of mine had the wrong number and waited three months for nothing. If you really haven't heard anything after 20 days, you're probably in the clear.