How to Check Traffic Violations for Out-of-Town License Plates?
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Visit the service halls of traffic police detachments in various cities, districts, and counties to check through touch-screen query terminals. Below are relevant details: 1. Traffic Violations: Violations typically refer to traffic violations, where motor vehicle drivers, non-motor vehicle drivers, or pedestrians violate road traffic safety regulations, traffic management, and traffic conditions. Additionally, violations can also refer to handling matters contrary to standard procedures. 2. Violation Fines: Generally, there are two main types of traffic violation fines. One is on-the-spot violation citations, and the other is electronic violation records. On-the-spot violation citations are usually issued by traffic enforcement officers who gather evidence at the scene and issue penalty decisions. If a vehicle is parked on a sidewalk or in a public area not designated for traffic, it violates urban management regulations and falls under the jurisdiction of the urban management department.
Last time when I drove a friend's out-of-town licensed car for a trip, I encountered the issue of checking traffic violations. The simplest way is to open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, register and bind the license plate to check directly—it's nationwide networked, and violation data from different locations can basically be synchronized. However, some data might be delayed by two or three days. If you're in a hurry, you can directly check at the local vehicle management office window, just bring your driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. You can also check in the Alipay City Services, but make sure to set the location to the vehicle's registration place. Actually, checking violations for out-of-town cars isn't much different from local ones, but handling them must be done either at the license plate's place of registration or where the violation occurred, which is quite troublesome. I always remind my friends to pay attention to this when renting a car.
Checking traffic violations for out-of-town license plates mainly relies on official channels, with the Traffic Management 12123 app being the most reliable. Last year, I handled a violation for a Jiangsu-licensed car in Beijing. Just open the app, click on 'Non-Owner Vehicle Registration', upload the required materials for review, and then you can check and process the violation. Note that penalty point rules may vary by province—pay special attention when handling violations like driving restrictions in different locations. If points are involved, check the local violation policies; the vehicle owner may need to handle it personally if necessary. For offline inquiries, you can visit the traffic police department in the vehicle's registration location or use self-service terminals in the usage area—cross-province handling is much more convenient now.
The fastest way is to operate via mobile phone: Follow the local traffic police's official WeChat account, select 'Violation Inquiry' in the service section, and enter your license plate number and engine number to view out-of-town violation records. The 12123 APP is indeed more comprehensive but involves more steps, requiring you to upload photos of your ID card and vehicle registration for binding. I've used it four times, and it's been accurate every time, even pulling up a record of me speeding in Yunnan three years ago. Two things to note when handling violations: Those caught by electronic eyes can be paid via the APP, but tickets issued on paper must be processed in the issuing location. For modified vehicles, you may also need to provide the last few digits of the Vehicle Identification Number when checking for violations.
