How many days does it take to check for urban traffic violations?
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Generally, it takes 3-7 days to check for motor vehicle violations, and no later than 13 working days. Time for checking violations in different locations: For violations in different locations, it takes 7-10 days to check, and the traffic management department will verify and input the violation information into the system within no more than 13 working days. That is to say, violations can be checked within 15 days at the latest. SMS notification after violation: After a violation, you will usually receive an SMS notification or a letter notification. Follow the time specified in the notification to go to the designated place for processing. The methods of handling violations are nothing more than online processing or going to the vehicle management office for processing.
Once I accidentally ran a red light while driving in the city, and after being caught by the surveillance camera, I kept refreshing the traffic app on my phone. It took 5 days before I saw the violation record. During that time, I was particularly anxious and thought it might not have been recorded. My experience tells me that urban traffic violations are not recorded in real-time because the backend needs to process the footage, verify the license plate, and review safety, which usually takes a few days. Factors affecting this include the type of violation—electronic captures can be checked in as fast as 3 days, while on-site tickets issued by police may notify you immediately; and city efficiency—big cities like Beijing might be faster, but processing centers can delay up to 10 days when busy. My advice is not to rush checking every day, but it’s best to start paying attention to the official 12123 App from the 3rd day after the violation and check once a week. If there’s still no record after a week, it might be a system miss, and you should verify at the traffic office. Developing a habit of checking early and handling violations promptly avoids accumulated fines or overdue penalties, saving both peace of mind and money.
