What are the consequences of having more than 5 unpaid traffic violations?
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If you have more than 5 unpaid traffic violations and are caught on the spot, your vehicle will be impounded until all violations are resolved. Below is relevant information about the consequences of not handling traffic violations promptly: 1. Consequences of 5 unpaid violations: If you have more than 5 unpaid violations and are caught on the spot, your vehicle will be impounded until all violations are resolved. 2. Failure to handle violations on time: (1) A late fee of 3% per day may be imposed, with the total not exceeding the original fine amount. (2) The court may be petitioned for enforcement. (3) If it's a penalty involving license suspension and you fail to handle it within 15 working days without valid reason, your driver's license may be revoked. (4) For violations recorded by electronic surveillance, if no driver acknowledges receipt, the 15-working-day limit doesn't apply. However, these must be resolved before the vehicle's annual inspection, otherwise the vehicle won't pass inspection.
As an average car owner, I once accumulated 6 traffic violations without timely handling, which resulted in my vehicle failing the annual inspection. I had to settle all violations at once before passing. After queuing at the traffic police station to pay fines plus late fees, I wasted a whole day and spent 800 yuan unnecessarily. Later, a friend told me that leaving over 5 violations unaddressed could lead to vehicle impoundment, loss of insurance discounts, or even doubled insurance premiums. Now, I check for violations weekly via an app and clear them promptly. Developing this habit has made life much easier. Remember, small violations can snowball into major troubles—disrupting daily life and, in severe cases, risking license suspension and credit damage. Start managing them now!
