How to Handle Traffic Violations for a Vehicle Without Ownership Transfer?
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The party concerned needs to present both the vehicle registration document of the offending vehicle and their own driver's license. The vehicle owner should bring the vehicle registration document and their identity proof, while the manager should bring the vehicle registration document and a company certificate. The entrusted person should carry the confirmed power of attorney for the violation, the vehicle registration document of the offending vehicle, and their ID card. After verifying that all terms in the "Road Traffic Violation Handling Notice" and the "Penalty Decision Letter" are correct, sign in the designated areas and pay the fine.
After buying a car last year without completing the transfer, I ended up with a traffic violation. Handling it isn't actually difficult: just bring your ID, vehicle registration, and the violation notice directly to the traffic police station. Explain clearly that the car has been sold but the transfer hasn't been finalized. Usually, they'll have you settle the fine, which you might need to pay yourself or split with the buyer. Otherwise, if the fine isn't paid, you won't pass the annual inspection, and your driver's license will get points deducted—totally not worth it. It's best to quickly contact the buyer and sort it out together. Leaving the transfer incomplete poses big risks—money is a small issue compared to potential disputes or damage to your personal credit. When selling a car, always remember to draft a written agreement and check the violation records before the transaction—it saves a lot of hassle. In short, don't procrastinate; taking action is the most practical solution.
