How many days does it take to check if you ran a red light?
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According to traffic regulations, after a motor vehicle violates traffic rules, it usually takes 3-7 days to check online or receive an SMS notification, with the latest being no more than 13 working days. Penalties for running a red light: The Ministry of Public Security revised and issued the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses." Violations such as running a red light will now result in 6 penalty points instead of the previous 3. Running a yellow light will also be treated as running a red light, resulting in 6 penalty points and a fine. Methods to avoid running a red light: When there are arrow signal lights, follow the arrow lights; otherwise, follow the circular lights. When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the green light just flashes, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as you might not be able to stop in time and could cross the stop line. If you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop.
Last time I accidentally ran a red light and was also worried about this. After being captured by regular traffic cameras, the footage undergoes manual review. In big cities, you usually receive an SMS notification within about 3 days—cities like Beijing and Shanghai are especially efficient. However, smaller cities might be slower; I have a friend in a county town who waited a full week before finding the record. The safest approach is to check the 12123 app after 7 business days or directly inquire at the traffic police station counter. Remember to refresh the app several times during those days—once when I checked, I even saw three different angles of violation photos stored in the system.
