How to Handle Traffic Violation Points and Fines If You Are Not the Vehicle Owner?
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Prepare the original and copy of the motor vehicle driver's license, the original ID card and its copy, and the original vehicle license to the traffic police station to handle the violation. Submit the relevant documents to the staff, who will then retrieve the violation record. After confirmation, the staff will print out the penalty decision. Take the penalty decision and relevant documents to the designated bank to pay the fine.
Last time I borrowed a friend's car and ended up getting caught speeding in the city, which resulted in a traffic violation. As a non-owner, I was quite worried. I immediately contacted my friend to explain the situation, and we agreed to go to the traffic police station together to handle it. We needed to bring the owner's ID card, the original vehicle registration certificate, and a copy of my driver's license. I paid the 200 RMB fine via WeChat, and 3 points were deducted directly from my license. The whole process took about half an hour. The key point is that the owner must be present to confirm authorization because the violation record is tied to the owner's name. If not handled promptly, it could lead to doubled late fees or affect the annual inspection. Afterward, I bought my friend milk tea as a thank you and also learned a lesson: clarify responsibilities before borrowing a car to avoid similar disputes.
