How Many Days Does It Take to Check for Running a Red Light?
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After running a red light, it generally 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 to 10 minutes of being captured. However, the notification does not equate to a violation; it is merely a capture alert. The final determination of whether a violation occurred still requires 3 to 7 days. If a violation is confirmed, 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 the electronic camera captures the 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. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department at the location of the violation within one month before the annual vehicle inspection to handle the matter. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects 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 Queries: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic management regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods for vehicle violation queries include website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: You can search for "vehicle violation query" and input vehicle information to check. Phone Query: You can call 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 location. SMS Query: Open the SMS interface on your phone; enter "WZ [license plate number] [license plate color]" in the message body; input "1062650001" as the recipient and click send. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and clear any unresolved violations.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, let me tell you, after running a red light and being caught by an electronic eye, you can usually check the record within 3 to 7 days. In my experience, the size of the city affects the timing—small towns might process it in 2 days, while big cities like Shanghai, with their large data volume, can sometimes take up to 10 days. Around holidays, the system gets busy and delays are common, so I suggest checking the Traffic Management 12123 APP after 5 days to avoid wasting effort. I recall a friend who ran a red light and received a text message on the 6th day about points deduction and a fine. Honestly, there’s no need to panic, but don’t forget to check the APP. On a broader note, developing good habits like ensuring the traffic light is green before starting is far more important than dealing with the aftermath. Driving safety should always come first—never overlook this.
