How many days does it take to check for a red light running violation?
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After running a red light, it usually takes 3 to 7 days to check for the violation, with the latest not exceeding 13 working days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture notifications," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. But the notification does not equate to a violation; it serves only as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it is a violation still takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another SMS notification. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive an immediate violation notification via SMS. There is a delay, and the length of this delay may vary. After the electronic camera captures the violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center. It is then compiled and handed over to the relevant traffic police staff for verification. If confirmed as a violation, the system will automatically query the corresponding vehicle owner's mobile phone number based on the license plate information and then send the violation details via SMS to the owner. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection to handle the matter. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects they have committed a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation SMS is received after 15 days, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Methods for traffic violation inquiries: Traffic violation inquiries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic management through online platforms or query terminals. Methods for checking vehicle violations include website queries, phone inquiries, SMS inquiries, and mobile app inquiries. Website inquiry: You can search for "vehicle violation inquiry" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone inquiry: To inquire about violations, you can call the local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 for confirmation. Violations can only be handled at the location where the violation occurred or at the traffic police department where the vehicle's license plate was issued. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by traffic police, they must be handled at the location of the violation. SMS inquiry: Open the SMS interface on your phone; enter the license plate number of the violating vehicle in the message content; enter 1062650001 as the recipient and click send. Mobile app inquiry: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, select "violation inquiry," and find and clear any unprocessed violations.
Having driven for over a decade, I've found that traffic violations like running red lights usually take about 3 to 7 days to appear in the system. This is because the data from roadside cameras needs to be transmitted to the traffic department's system and undergo verification before being uploaded online. In larger cities, the process is faster – like when I accidentally ran a red light in the city last time, I got a notification on my phone app by the fourth day. In smaller towns or rural areas, it might take over 10 days, especially during holidays when data synchronization slows down. My advice is not to worry too much; constantly refreshing the website only adds to the anxiety. Safe driving is what really matters. If you do get a violation, handle the fine and points early to avoid complications. Developing good driving habits can prevent trouble, and using navigation or in-car alerts can help reduce the risk of accidental violations.
