How Long Does It Usually Take to Receive a Notification After Running a Red Light?
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After running a red light, the illegal photo notification SMS is usually received within 3 to 7 days, and at the latest, within about 13 days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. However, the notification does not equate to a traffic violation; it serves only as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it constitutes a violation still takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another SMS notification. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive an immediate violation SMS; there is a delay, and the duration may vary. This is because 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, where it is compiled and then verified by relevant staff. Once confirmed as a violation, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via SMS. Only then does the owner receive the corresponding violation SMS. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred to handle the matter within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation SMS is received beyond 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 management regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods for querying vehicle violations include website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: You can search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone Query: To inquire about violations, you can call the local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 for confirmation. Violations can only be processed at the traffic police department where the violation occurred or where the vehicle's license plate was issued. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by a traffic officer, they must be handled at the location of the violation. SMS Query: Open your phone's SMS interface; enter the violating license plate number and color in the message content; input 1062650001 as the recipient and click send. Mobile App Query: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, select "violation query," and find unresolved violations to clear them.
I'm just an ordinary office worker who enjoys driving. Once, I accidentally ran a red light and received a text notification about seven or eight days later. It was sent directly to my phone, showing the violation time, location, and a link to the photo evidence. Since then, I've made it a habit to regularly check the Traffic 12123 app to avoid missing any notifications. The speed of notifications depends on the specific intersection—big cities like Beijing or Shanghai might process them within a week, while smaller towns could take up to two weeks. But the most important thing is to drive carefully. Running a red light not only results in fines and points deducted from your license but also risks causing accidents that could harm yourself or others. My advice is to handle any notifications promptly to avoid late fees, increased insurance premiums, and other unnecessary consequences. Developing good habits and prioritizing safety is always the best approach.
