Must 12123 be used by the car owner themselves?
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12123 is not limited to use by the car owner themselves. Family members or others can also use it. Here is a detailed introduction about 12123: Overview: The Traffic Management 12123 is the official client of the Internet Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform, supported by the Traffic Management Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. The service targets a wide range of users across the country, including motor vehicle owners and drivers. Services: It provides comprehensive traffic safety services such as personal user registration for the internet service platform, appointment, acceptance, and handling of motor vehicle/driver's license/illegal processing businesses, traffic safety information inquiries, business notification reminders, business guidance, and road access services.
I drive quite often and have handled several traffic violations using the 12123 platform. Basically, official platforms require real-name authentication, so it's recommended that the vehicle owner handles the operations personally, as this ensures safer binding of vehicle and driver's license information. However, in daily life, my wife sometimes logs in to pay fines for me. She needs to input my account credentials or use the app's authorization feature, uploading documents like a power of attorney. Non-owners can also browse information or assist with minor tasks via the app, but when it comes to modifying vehicle data or handling tickets, the owner's consent is required. I once delegated a friend to handle it for me when I was traveling, and the platform design is quite user-friendly, saving trips to the traffic police station. A reminder: if someone else operates on your behalf, make sure to prepare the necessary documents to prevent privacy leaks or unauthorized actions.
