How to use the 'Report Traffic Violations by Photo' feature?

[StIvan]

The usage method of 'Report Traffic Violations by Photo' is: 1. Select 'City Services' in WeChat, then click 'Traffic Management'; 2. Choose 'Report Traffic Violations by Photo'; 3. Read the precautions and click 'Next'; 4. Upload photos and fill in key information; 5. Confirm successful reporting and review the report information; 6. Receive a notification of successful reporting via the official account. The precautions are: 1. At least 2 photos of the violating vehicle must be uploaded; 2. The photos must clearly show the license plate of the violating vehicle, the appearance of the vehicle, and the violation; 3. Drivers must strictly adhere to traffic regulations while driving and should not take photos while driving or in any situation that may hinder traffic safety.

[Aragorn]

Last time I was stuck at an intersection, I used the instant traffic violation reporting feature. First, you need to download the official traffic police app of your local area, register and log in, then find the entry for traffic violation reporting. When you see a vehicle cutting in line or parked illegally, click the record button to capture a video of at least 10 seconds, making sure to clearly film the license plate and the complete process of the violation. Never try to record while driving—I always either ask the passenger to help during a red light or pull over to do it. When uploading the video, the location and time are automatically recorded; you just need to fill in the specific type of violation. If approved, you can even earn points to exchange for small gifts. But I must remind you, malicious reporting carries legal consequences.

[Erick]

When serving as a community volunteer, our team leader taught us the correct way to use the instant reporting method. The mobile phone must use the officially designated app, whether it's iOS or Android. There are specific techniques for filming: for illegal U-turns on double yellow lines, you need to capture the rear of the vehicle during the turning process, and for illegal parking, you must film the empty car state showing no one inside. The video duration should be no less than 8 seconds, and the license plate must be clear enough to see the province abbreviation. I usually wipe the lens with a tissue before filming and turn on the flash on cloudy days. After a successful report, the system will issue an electronic receipt, and reporting more than 20 times within six months can earn you an honorary certificate. Remember not to stop and film in tunnels or on overpasses—it's both dangerous and illegal.

[VanHarley]

The first time I used the 'Snap & Report' feature was when I encountered a car occupying the emergency lane. I directly opened the local Traffic Management 12123 APP. Clicked the 'Snap & Report' icon at the bottom menu and selected the video reporting mode. Remember to shoot in landscape mode and try to keep your hands steady. When uploading, the system required a description within 200 words, so I wrote 'Zhe BXXX red sedan overtaking on the emergency lane of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway.' The next day, I received a text message saying the evidence had been accepted, and later I saw it was adopted in the APP's report records. Reporting traffic violations is as convenient as calling the police with your phone. Whenever I see reckless lane changes on the road, I record them right away.

[Mackenzie]

Using a dash cam with quick snapshots is the most convenient. I always keep a 32GB memory card in my car. When encountering sudden violations like crossing the diversion line, I directly export the video clip from the dash cam. In the traffic police app, select 'Video Report' and upload the file, keeping it under 50MB—anything larger needs editing. Focus on capturing three types of footage: a wide shot of the violation location, a medium shot of the license plate, and a close-up of the violation details. Once, when reporting someone using high beams improperly, I specifically noted the duration of the strong light exposure in the video. Such reports have a very high success rate, and now I reflexively gather evidence whenever I see such driving behavior.

[DiAutumn]

A relative working in the traffic police squadron told me the three most effective elements for reporting violations via the "snap and report" method: Timeliness—uploads must be made within 72 hours of the violation; videos must be original footage without editing; each clip should clearly capture at least five key points—time and location, license plate number, illegal act, features of the violating vehicle, and surrounding reference objects. When reporting illegal parking in rainy weather, I always pay special attention to the wiper status to prove the vehicle was indeed parked at the time of recording. Approved reports are automatically synchronized to the traffic management system, and repeat offenders face cumulative point deductions, making this method faster and more direct than calling 122.