What does it mean to receive a vehicle relocation text message?
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It could be a prank or fraudulent information. Be very cautious when encountering such calls and never disclose any personal privacy information - safety first. Below is relevant information: On-site penalty tickets: If an on-site penalty ticket is not paid within 15 days, late fees will be incurred. For non-on-site violations, as long as there are no more than five, they can be handled during the vehicle's annual inspection. Traffic violation fines: Traffic violation fines are based on the date of the traffic violation notice issued by the traffic police. After receiving the notice, the fine must be paid at a designated bank within 15 days. Late fees will be charged after 15 days. Non-on-site violations captured by electronic monitoring: For non-on-site violations captured by electronic monitoring, as long as you report to the traffic police before the vehicle's annual inspection and then pay the fine at a designated bank within 15 days of receiving the violation notice issued by the traffic police, it's acceptable. Late fees will also be charged after 15 days.
I recently received a car relocation text message as well, which is quite common. It usually happens when the car is parked in an unauthorized area, such as a temporary no-parking zone, fire lane, or construction zone. It could be triggered by the community property management detecting a violation and sending the message automatically, or by traffic authorities identifying the issue via cameras. In my case, I got the message for parking at the entrance of the residential area, so I quickly moved the car to avoid a fine. If there’s an urgent obstruction clearance, an emergency contact number may also be included. My advice is to check surrounding signs before parking and keep your phone accessible to receive messages. Also, be cautious of scam texts—don’t click on any links; instead, call the management department to verify authenticity. This situation is actually quite preventable—just develop good habits.
