When Will I Receive the Notification After Running a Red Light?
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After running a red light, the text message for the violation captured by surveillance cameras is usually received within 3 to 7 days, with a maximum delay of about 13 days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive a text notification within 5-10 minutes of being captured. However, this notification does not confirm a violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether it constitutes a violation takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another text message. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive the violation text message immediately. There is a delay, and the duration may vary. After the electronic camera captures the violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center. It is then compiled and verified by relevant staff. Once 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 text message. After receiving the violation text message, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection to handle the matter. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation text message is received beyond 15 days, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Traffic Violation Query Methods: Traffic violation queries refer to checking motor vehicle violations of traffic regulations through online platforms or query terminals. Methods include website queries, phone queries, text message queries, and mobile app queries. Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and input the vehicle information to check. Phone Query: Dial 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 is registered. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by traffic police, they must be handled at the violation location. Text Message Query: Open the text message interface on your phone, enter "WZ [license plate number] [plate color]" in the message body, and send it to 1062650001. Mobile App Query: Open the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select "Violation Query," and clear any unresolved violations.
I've been driving for several years and often pay attention to such matters. The time it takes to receive red light violation notifications is actually quite variable. Generally, after the camera captures the violation, processing the data can take anywhere from a few days to a week or two. In big cities with higher efficiency, you might receive a letter in three to five days, while in small towns or rural areas, it could take up to more than ten days. This depends on how busy the system is and its processing speed, such as delays during holidays. Some places have already digitized the process, with SMS or email notifications being much faster, but most still rely on registered mail delivered to your home. I recommend downloading the traffic department's app or checking your personal account on the official website for real-time updates to avoid missing anything. When driving, never take chances—safety first.
