How many points are deducted for running a red light and how long does it take to check?
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After running a red light, it usually takes 3 to 7 days to check, and the latest is no more than 13 working days. However, some cities have now introduced "electronic police capture instant notification", that is, within 5-10 minutes after being captured, you can receive a text message notification. But the notification does not equal a violation, it is only a capture prompt. Whether it is a violation or not needs to be determined within 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will be notified again by text message. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, car owners generally do not immediately receive a text message about the violation. There will be a delay in time, and the length of the delay may vary. This is because after the electronic camera captures the violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted to the traffic police management center through a special channel, then summarized, and then handed over to the relevant staff of the traffic police department for verification. If it is confirmed as a violation, the system will automatically query the corresponding car owner's mobile phone number based on the license plate information, and then send the violation details to the car owner via text message. Only then will the car owner receive the corresponding violation text message. After receiving the violation text message, the car owner needs to go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred to accept the penalty within one month before the annual vehicle inspection. Generally, if a car owner feels they have violated the rules, they can use 15 days as a standard. If they have not received a violation text message after 15 days, then it is basically not considered a violation. Methods for querying traffic violations: Traffic violation query refers to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic management through the internet or query terminals. Vehicle violation queries can be done through vehicle violation websites, phone queries, mobile text message queries, mobile app queries, etc. Website query: You can search for vehicle violation queries and enter vehicle information to check. Phone query: To query violations, you can call the local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 for traffic violation confirmation. Violations can only be processed at the traffic police department where the violation occurred or where the vehicle license plate was issued. If it is an on-site violation, such as being caught directly by a traffic officer, it must be processed at the location of the violation. Mobile text message query: Open the mobile phone text message interface; enter the violation license plate number in the message content; enter 1062650001 in the recipient information, and click send. Mobile app query: Enter the Traffic Management 12123 app, select the violation query, find the unprocessed violation situation, and clear it.
After accidentally running a red light last time, I specifically checked - it deducts 6 points directly! Plus you have to pay the fine. Violation information usually appears on the Traffic Management 12123 APP within 3 to 7 days, with the longest delay not exceeding 15 days. Having learned my lesson, I've developed a habit: checking the APP for violations every day before commuting, since driver's license points are too precious. Now I pay special attention to countdown timers at intersections, especially during rainy days when yellow lights can be easily misjudged. Remember, losing points is minor compared to the potential trouble of causing an accident.
Running a red light is extremely dangerous, and the penalty of deducting 6 points is truly justified. I've seen novice drivers get caught by traffic cameras, with violations appearing in the system as early as the next day at the traffic police station, though it typically takes 3-15 days for updates. It's advisable to check for traffic violations twice a month, especially after driving on unfamiliar routes. A colleague of mine was caught but didn't check promptly, leading to insufficient points and having to retake the written test. Developing the habit of slowing down 200 meters before reaching traffic signals is essential for safe driving.
