
Generally, traffic violations captured by cameras can be checked online within 3-5 days. Hazards of license plate and document-related violations: Deliberately obscuring or damaging motor vehicle license plates, forging or altering license plates, using license plates from other vehicles, or driving without a license or plates. These actions are highly likely to cause traffic accidents. Drivers who use unregistered, counterfeit, or obscured license plates often do so to speed, which can easily lead to major traffic accidents. They also increase the difficulty of solving hit-and-run cases, robberies, thefts, and other crimes. Since the vehicles have no plates, fake plates, or obscured plates, once they flee the scene, eyewitnesses, electronic surveillance, and traffic cameras cannot record the license plate number, making it much harder to solve the case. These actions can also lead to other traffic violations. They disrupt normal license plate management, easily create a copycat effect, weaken citizens' awareness of the law, render license plates meaningless, and throw vehicle management into chaos. They also cause significant inconvenience to owners who follow proper procedures. Traffic violation handling procedures: According to laws and regulations, if a violator is to be fined more than 200 yuan (not including 200 yuan), have their driver's license suspended or revoked, or if a unit is to be fined, an investigation must be conducted, evidence collected, and a penalty decision made following standard procedures.

Generally speaking, the time it takes to receive a notification after a traffic violation is captured is not fixed. Based on my over ten years of driving experience, it usually takes 7 to 15 days. Factors influencing this include the location of the camera. For instance, violations captured at highway exits are processed faster, with notifications arriving in about 3 days. In contrast, intersections in city centers with heavy traffic may take longer due to backlogged reviews, sometimes stretching beyond two weeks. Delays can also occur during holidays or system upgrades—I’ve personally experienced waits exceeding 20 days. I recommend regularly checking the 12123 app or the traffic police website instead of relying solely on text messages. Being proactive helps avoid missing important notices. After all, driving legally is crucial—fines are minor, but dangerous driving can be life-threatening.

Traffic violation processing involves complex steps: after photos are taken, data is uploaded to the system and requires manual review before notifications are issued. In most regions, this process takes 5 to 10 working days; during peak periods like the Spring Festival travel season, it may extend beyond two weeks. System efficiency is crucial: cameras in first-tier cities are quickly networked for prompt feedback, while remote areas relying on manual uploads experience longer delays. My advice is not to gamble—develop the habit of checking the app before driving to avoid repeated mistakes. Safe driving is fundamental; instead of fixating on processing times, focus on protecting yourself and others.

As a novice driver, I was extremely nervous the first time I got caught by a traffic camera. I remember accidentally crossing the line while making a left turn, and it took 8 days before I received the SMS notification. I asked some fellow drivers, and they generally said it usually takes within a week, but delays of a few days are normal when the data volume is large. Don't worry too much; if there's no news, take the initiative to check or visit the traffic police station. The key is to stay focused while driving, obey traffic signals and speed limits, and reduce the chances of being caught—it saves both trouble and money.


