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