How Many Days After a Traffic Violation Will You Receive the Notification?
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Generally, the SMS notification for traffic violation captures takes about 3 to 7 days, with a maximum of around 13 days. However, some cities have introduced "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes after being captured. Note that this notification does not equate to a confirmed violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it constitutes a violation takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another SMS notification. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners typically do not receive the violation SMS immediately. There is a delay, and the duration may vary. 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. It is then compiled and forwarded to the relevant traffic police personnel for verification. 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. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must visit the traffic police department at the location of the violation within one month before the annual vehicle inspection to address the issue. 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. Methods for Traffic Violation Queries: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods include traffic branch terminal queries, traffic violation websites, phone queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: You can search for "vehicle violation query" and input your vehicle information to check. Phone Query: Dial local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm traffic violations. Violations can only be processed at the location of the violation or the vehicle license plate issuance location. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by traffic police, they must be handled at the violation site. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select the violation query, and clear any unresolved violations.
When I first started driving, I often wondered about this too. The time it takes to receive a text message after a traffic violation depends on the specific situation. If you're caught by a camera, like speeding or running a red light, the backend requires manual review. Waiting three to five days is considered quick, and sometimes it can drag on for seven to fifteen working days. During peak periods, the system is busy, which might delay it by a day or two. Personally, I use a mobile app to check for violations anytime, which is much better than just waiting for a text message, as it helps avoid missing the payment deadline and incurring late fees. Safe driving is the golden rule—fewer violations naturally mean less hassle. If you do get one, don’t panic; most are resolved within a week. If you wait too long without any news, you’ll need to visit the DMV in person to check, to avoid mishandling and affecting your driver's license points.
