What are the consequences of not handling an electronic traffic violation within 30 days?
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The consequence of not handling an electronic traffic violation within 30 days is the imposition of late fees. Drivers are required to pay the fine within 15 days of receiving the ticket. If the payment is overdue, a late fee of 3% will be calculated starting from the 16th day, but the late fee will not exceed the total amount of the fine. If the violation was caught on the spot by a traffic officer and confirmed with a signature, the vehicle owner must go to the local traffic police station to handle the violation within 15 days. For violations captured by electronic surveillance cameras, the owner can check the violation record on the traffic website and may go to the local traffic police station to handle the violation within one month before the annual vehicle inspection, rather than within 15 days. However, it is important to try not to exceed the scoring cycle of a driver's license to avoid accumulating 12 penalty points in the next scoring cycle due to not clearing the points in time.
I just bought a car and soon received an electronic traffic violation notice, which made me really nervous. After checking related information, I found that if an electronic traffic violation is not handled within 30 days, late fees will start to accrue, usually more than 50% of the original fine, or even double. I remember my friend’s fine increased from 100 yuan to 150 yuan due to delay, and he regretted it so much. Also, when it comes to the vehicle annual inspection, the DMV might directly reject it, making the car undrivable and causing major inconvenience to daily travel. If points on the driver’s license aren’t cleared in time, additional penalties may be imposed, and the next offense could result in doubled penalties. A negative record might also be left on the credit report, which worried me when I considered applying for a home loan—I was afraid of being rejected. Late fees start accumulating from the 31st day and increase rapidly—the longer you delay, the more you lose. I advise new car owners not to take it lightly. Once you receive the notice, handle it promptly via the app or at the traffic police window—it saves time and trouble. Never let a small issue escalate into a big problem that disrupts daily life and work routines.
