How many days later can traffic violations in Shanghai be processed?
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Seven to ten days. Verify the authenticity of the violation. Violations occurring in other locations can only be checked after seven to ten days. For on-site ticket violations, you can directly pay the fine at the vehicle management office, postal outlets, or the four major state-owned banks. For electronic monitoring violations, you can also confirm and pay the fine at the vehicle management office, postal outlets, or online. Additionally, vehicles with out-of-town license plates (excluding special vehicles such as police and emergency rescue vehicles) are prohibited from driving on all elevated roads in Shanghai during the morning and evening peak hours on non-weekends and national holidays, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Below is the relevant traffic restriction information: Relevant regulations: To improve road traffic efficiency and ensure road traffic safety and smoothness, Shanghai has prohibited the passage of small vans on certain roads and areas. Restricted vehicle types: Traffic-restricted vehicles in Shanghai include out-of-town fuel vehicles, local fuel vehicles, out-of-town pure electric vehicles, local pure electric vehicles, out-of-town plug-in hybrid vehicles, and local plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Last time in Shanghai, I accidentally ran a red light and got caught on camera. Generally, traffic violations need to be handled within 15 working days, otherwise the fine will double and late fees will be added. You see, I dragged it until the tenth day, then quickly downloaded the Traffic Management 12123 APP on my phone. After logging in, I could check the specific violation record and handling process—super convenient. You can choose to pay online or go to a designated traffic management window. Remember to bring your driver's license and a copy of your ID card. Queuing on-site is a bit annoying, so it's best to make an appointment in advance. Settling it early saves you from worrying about it. Not only does it affect your driving mood, but you also risk accumulating 12 penalty points and having your license suspended. Handling it late might also affect your next annual inspection, causing unnecessary trouble. Usually, you should pay more attention to traffic lights when driving—after all, electronic eyes are everywhere now, and getting caught for violations really isn't worth it.
