How to Check if Someone Else's Car Has Traffic Violations?
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Visit the office halls of traffic police branches in various districts and counties of each city to inquire through touch-screen terminals. Log in to the external service website of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau of each city's Public Security Bureau: locate the vehicle violation inquiry section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, then click to inquire. Call the voice inquiry hotline or send a mobile text message to check for violations.
A few days ago, I helped a friend check his vehicle violations, and official channels are the way to go. The first choice is the Traffic Management 12123 App—just register and bind the vehicle. However, to check someone else's car, the owner's consent is required. They need to provide the license plate number and the last six digits of the engine number so you can add the information in the app. Nowadays, many websites also offer this service, like searching for 'traffic violation inquiry' in Alipay. Entering these basic details will give you the results. However, with stricter privacy regulations now, non-owners can only check basic records—detailed point deductions and violation photos are not visible. If you're checking for a family member, it's easiest to use the owner's account directly. Also, a reminder: randomly checking someone else's vehicle information is illegal, and both parties must be aware and authorize it.
