How to Handle a Seat Belt Violation?
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After the traffic police issue a ticket, it will take three working days for the record to appear online for inquiry. It is normal if the violation cannot be found in a short period of time. Generally, the traffic police will provide a copy of the ticket to the person involved. It is necessary to visit the traffic police department as soon as possible to clarify and handle the matter promptly to avoid additional penalties. If the traffic police issue an on-the-spot fine for a traffic violation, the payment must be made within 15 days. Otherwise, a late fee of 3% of the principal fine amount will be added daily after the 15-day period.
I once got a ticket from the traffic police for not wearing a seat belt, which was really frustrating and scary. At that time, I was driving in the city and forgot to fasten my seat belt, resulting in a fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 1 point. The process was simple: first, take the ticket to the local traffic police station or pay the fine through the 12123 APP. Failure to pay on time would incur additional late fees. As for the points deduction, I could participate in online traffic safety courses to reduce some of the points. Later, I developed the habit of fastening my seat belt as soon as I got in the car and even installed a seat belt reminder that beeps to alert me. This not only avoids fines but also ensures safety—seat belts can save lives in accidents, as I personally experienced during a minor collision where it made all the difference.
