How many days does it take for traffic violations to be recorded?

[Yvonne]

Generally, it takes two to three days for a traffic violation to be recorded from the time it is captured, and it can take up to 13 working days to be found. What is a traffic violation: A traffic violation refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for traffic violations include warnings, fines, vehicle impoundment, temporary suspension of the driver's license, revocation of the driver's license, cancellation of the driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for those who constitute a crime. Methods to check traffic violations: Phone inquiry: Call the 114 traffic violation hotline; or use the mobile information service 12580 to inquire about violations. Website inquiry: Find the traffic violation information inquiry section on the local public security website. Inquiry at the vehicle management office or traffic police station: Bring the vehicle registration certificate and driver's license directly to the local urban traffic police station to inquire, and all violation items will be listed. You can also check through the Traffic Management Bureau's 12123 APP or the official website of the insurance company.

[StAndres]

As someone who frequently drives long distances, I've had my fair share of experiences with traffic violation queries. Generally speaking, non-on-site violations captured by cameras take about 3 to 7 days to be entered into the system. I remember once when I was caught speeding on the highway, it took 5 days before I received the SMS notification. However, if you're stopped by traffic police on-site and given a ticket directly, you can usually check it the same day. In cases of out-of-town violations or system upgrades, the wait could extend up to 15 days at most. I've found that the 12123 APP updates the fastest, so checking once a day is sufficient—no need for frequent queries. Additionally, data tends to pile up around holidays; for example, processing violation records after National Day might be delayed by two or three days. My advice is to handle the violation as soon as you receive the notification to avoid affecting your annual vehicle inspection.

[StMiranda]

The upload of vehicle violation data requires completion of the entire process. I understand that the time difference is mainly due to varying processing efficiencies of traffic management systems across different regions. Electronic surveillance records undergo manual verification of violation photos and are only entered into the system after confirmation, which typically takes about 3 working days. For on-site enforcement with manual ticketing, the information is entered much faster, usually within 24 hours. I recommend setting up notification alerts on the 12123 APP so you don't have to check daily. Special attention should be paid to cross-province violations, as the synchronization between two regional systems can sometimes take up to 10 days to be reflected. Traffic data is updated collectively every Friday, making Monday and Tuesday the most accurate days to check. However, if no record appears after 15 days, it's likely that no violation was captured.

[DelPresley]

General traffic violations can be detected within 3 to 7 days. After being captured by electronic surveillance, manual verification is required to confirm if the vehicle information matches before uploading to the system. If a ticket is issued by an officer on-site, the record is uploaded faster and can be checked within 48 hours at the latest. Out-of-town violations take the longest, as inter-provincial data exchange may delay the process to 7 to 15 days. It is recommended to use the 12123 APP for checking, which is more reliable than third-party platforms. Data tends to backlog after the 25th of each month, causing processing delays of a few days. If no record appears after 15 days, it is generally safe.