How long does it usually take to check vehicle violations?
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Vehicle violations can usually be checked within 48 hours. Here is the relevant information: 1. Vehicle violations: Vehicle violations refer to the behavior of motor vehicles violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driver's license, revocation of driver's license, cancellation of driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for those who constitute a crime. 2. Scoring cycle: The scoring cycle refers to the cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle), which is 12 months with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is first obtained.
I've been driving for over a decade and have encountered several traffic violations, which usually take 3 to 15 days to appear in the system. Local violations are processed faster, typically showing up on the 12123 App within 3 to 7 days. Out-of-town violations take longer, possibly around 10 days, depending on how quickly the traffic police upload the data. Violations captured by cameras on heavily monitored roads are processed quicker, while manual tickets might take an extra day or two. I recommend checking the 12123 App weekly instead of waiting for SMS notifications, as SMS alerts can be delayed in some areas. It's best to handle any violations within 15 days of detection to avoid late fees. Many cities have improved their systems recently, speeding up processing times, though efficiency tends to drop around holidays.
After our last road trip, it took about eight or nine days to see the speeding record in the app. Basically, traffic violation data needs to be reviewed and entered into the system, so it doesn't show up immediately. Violations within the city are faster, usually appearing in about four or five days; cross-province highway violations are the slowest—once, I waited a full two weeks. Don’t rely entirely on SMS notifications—I’ve experienced delays with those. The safest approach is to check the Traffic Management 12123 app twice a week, especially if you’ve committed minor violations like lane changes without signaling. Remember to handle violations within 15 days, or you’ll have to pay late fees.
