How to Check Traffic Violations on the Same Day?
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Same-day traffic violations are generally not available for checking. It usually takes 3 to 7 days for a motor vehicle violation to be recorded, and the latest should not exceed 13 working days. Below is some information about violation handling: 1. Time Frame: Vehicle owners need to go to the local traffic police station to handle the violation within 15 days of receiving the penalty notification message. If not handled within 15 days, a late fee of 3% per day will be charged, but the total late fee will not exceed double the original fine amount. It is advisable to handle it early to avoid unnecessary penalties. 2. Confirmation Method: The fastest and most effective way to know if you have run a red light is to check for red-light violations at the vehicle management office or traffic police station. You need to bring important documents such as your driver's license, vehicle license, and ID card. All three are essential, and it is best to prepare some cash as well, so that if a violation is found, you can immediately proceed with the necessary formalities.
I just got a ticket last month, and it couldn't be checked on the same day! Currently, there are three main ways to check traffic violations: the Traffic Management 12123 app is the most reliable but updates slowly. Like when I crossed a solid line, I didn’t receive the SMS until the afternoon of the third day. Alipay’s city services also work, but the data comes from the traffic management bureau and is similarly delayed. Highway violations are the most troublesome—it takes about 5 days for them to sync to the system. Here’s why you might not see it right away: after an electronic police camera captures a violation, it takes 48 hours to upload, and manual review adds another three days. If you were pulled over and given a ticket on the spot, the officer’s entry into the system won’t update until the next day. My advice? Check the 12123 app twice a day, morning and evening—it’s much safer than lurking on sketchy roadside websites!
Got flashed by a camera and rushing to check? Don't waste your time! Last year when I was doing cargo hauling, I ran a red light in a hurry and kept refreshing 12123 for two days. Later, a traffic police friend told me that electronic captures need to process 70,000 photos - first filtered by AI, then verified by officers, and uploaded to the system by the next evening at the earliest. Now I've learned - I check the previous day's records every time I finish driving for the day. Just install the local traffic police official account on your phone and link your license plate to check, but note some cities only keep records for 7 days. If you really need same-day proof for accident handling, go directly to the local traffic police station to check their internal system - just bring your driver's license, it's much faster than checking on your phone.
