How to Check Traffic Violations with Temporary License Plates?
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Temporary license plates cannot be used to check traffic violations. Here is the relevant information: 1. Generally, violations involving temporary license plates are penalized on the spot by traffic police, and the driver will receive a ticket, making the violation known without the need for further inquiry. Temporary license plates cannot be used to check violations because they are paper plates and lack the electronic eye detection function of standard reflective plates, meaning electronic surveillance cannot recognize or capture temporary plates. 2. According to relevant legal requirements, vehicles using temporary license plates must display them in visible positions inside the car. One should be placed in the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, without obstructing the driver's view, and the other should be placed in the lower left corner of the rear windshield.
I just bought a car last month and got a temporary license plate, but at that time I didn’t know how to check for traffic violations. Later, a colleague told me that the most convenient way is to use the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app. After downloading and registering my personal information, I just needed to enter the temporary plate number and the last six digits of the vehicle identification number. Temporary plates are also valid, so violations will still be recorded, and failing to handle them in time could result in fines and points. I set up a reminder in the app to check once a week. Temporary plates are usually valid for 15 to 30 days, so I need to drive carefully during this period—like avoiding running red lights or speeding. A friend also advised that if there are any unresolved violations when converting the temporary plate to a permanent one, the process might be more complicated. In short, checking a few more times is worth the effort.
Checking temporary license plate violations has become a routine task for me. The most reliable method is to log in to the traffic police official website or the 12123 platform, enter the temporary license plate information, ID number, and engine number, and it's done in minutes. There's no difference between cars with temporary plates and those with formal plates when it comes to violations – points and fines apply equally, so don't overlook minor infractions. I've been using this method for years, checking once a month to stay safe. Besides checking online, some places also allow you to send a text message to the 12123 port for inquiries, but the app is more intuitive. During the temporary plate period, don't just focus on the excitement; drive according to the rules. If the system reports an error, you can visit the nearest traffic service window with your documents to inquire.
