When Will You Receive a Text Message After Running a Red Light?
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After running a red light, the notification message for the violation captured by traffic cameras is usually received within 3 to 7 days, with the latest being around 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 equate to a confirmed violation; it merely serves as a capture alert. The final determination of whether a violation occurred will take 3-7 days. If a violation is confirmed, you will receive another text message. For 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. This is because, 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 forwarded to the relevant traffic police personnel for verification. 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, vehicle owners must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred to settle the matter within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. If you suspect you have committed a violation, you can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation text message is received after 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 for querying traffic violations include: Website Query: Search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone Query: You can call 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's license plate was issued. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by a traffic officer, they must be handled at the location of the violation. Text Message Query: Open your phone's text message interface, enter "WZ [license plate number] [license 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 accidentally ran a red light last time and received a text message in about three to four days. According to a friend in traffic management, after being captured by electronic police, the data is first transmitted back to the traffic police department's backend for manual review and confirmation before being entered into the system. Once the system review is passed, a text message is usually automatically sent to the phone number registered with your vehicle within 3-15 days. If there's no news after two weeks, you can directly check the Traffic Management 12123 APP, where data updates are often faster. It's worth noting that processing speeds vary significantly between different cities, with first-tier cities possibly being faster, while suburban counties may be slower, which is normal. Remember to handle it promptly, otherwise, there will be trouble during the annual inspection.
