Is It Okay If Running a Red Light Wasn't Captured?

[Tom]

If running a red light wasn't captured, it's generally okay. After running a red light, the violation notification SMS is usually received within 3 to 7 days, with the latest being around 13 days. However, some cities have introduced "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive an SMS notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. But a notification does not necessarily mean a violation—it only serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it's a violation takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another SMS notification. For violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners usually do not receive the violation SMS immediately—there is a delay, and the duration varies. After an electronic camera captures a violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center, where it is compiled and then verified by the relevant staff. If confirmed as a violation, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via SMS. Only then does the owner receive the violation notification. After receiving the violation SMS, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred for processing within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation SMS is received after 15 days, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Methods for Traffic Violation Queries: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods for vehicle violation queries include website queries, phone queries, SMS queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and input the vehicle information to check. Phone Query: Dial the local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 to confirm traffic violations. Violations can only be processed at the traffic police department where the violation occurred or where the vehicle's license plate was issued. For on-the-spot violations (e.g., those caught directly by traffic police), processing must be done at the violation location. SMS Query: Open the SMS interface on your phone, enter the violation license plate number in the message body, input 1062650001 as the recipient, and send the message. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "violation query," and clear any unresolved violations.