How to Check Vehicle Demerit Points?
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Driver's license demerit point inquiry refers to checking the penalty points incurred due to traffic violations of motor vehicles through SMS, phone calls, or online methods. There are five ways to check traffic violations: 1. Office Hall: Visit the office halls of traffic police branches in various districts and counties to inquire through touch-screen terminals; 2. Service Website: Log in to the public service websites of the local Public Security Bureau's Traffic Management Bureau, locate the inquiry section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click to inquire; 3. Call the inquiry hotline; 4. Send an SMS to inquire about violations; 5. Use traffic violation inquiry tools by entering license plate information.
Last time I checked for traffic violations, I simply installed the Traffic Management 12123 APP on my phone. After registering and completing real-name authentication by linking my license plate number, I could view everything. Just tap on the 'Violation Handling' section, and all unpaid fines with penalty points are clearly listed. Actually, WeChat and Alipay can also be used to check—just search for 'Owner Services' mini-programs, enter your license plate number and the last six digits of the engine number, and the details will pop up. However, the most accurate method is still the official 12123 channel, as other platforms sometimes have delayed data updates. If you can't manage it on your phone, you can always bring your vehicle registration certificate to the DMV service window, though waiting in line can be time-consuming. I recommend checking every quarter to avoid discovering during your annual inspection that you don’t have enough points left on your license.
