Where to Handle Point-Deducting Traffic Violations and Is an Appointment Required?
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Point-deducting traffic violations are handled at the traffic police team's penalty office, and no appointment is required. Definition of Vehicle Violation: Vehicle violation refers to the act of motor vehicles violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines, temporary suspension of driver's licenses, revocation of driver's licenses, cancellation of driver's licenses, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts that constitute crimes. Basis for Vehicle Violation Penalties: The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police should promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations should be imposed based on facts and relevant provisions of this law.
Last time I handled a point-deducting traffic violation was at our district traffic police station, and I booked an appointment in advance through the 12123 APP, which felt particularly convenient. If you go directly without an appointment, you often have to queue for one or two hours, especially during busy mornings. I recommend checking the processing location on your violation notice first—it usually specifies the local traffic police station or vehicle management office. Nowadays, even some postal outlets can handle it. Remember to bring your original ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate. If you have an out-of-town driver's license, pay attention to the jurisdictional processing rules. For one-time 12-point deductions, you must go to the service window—it's best to book an appointment three days in advance, which is much more convenient than taking a number on-site.
Handling traffic violation points depends on the specific situation. Currently, the mainstream method is online processing via the 12123 app—just bind your vehicle and tap a few times on your phone to complete it, with no appointment needed. For cases requiring in-person visits, such as those involving license suspension or vehicle inspection, it's best to book an appointment in advance through the traffic police's official account. In my area, urban processing centers require grabbing slots even on weekends, while township service points handle walk-ins immediately. Remember to verify where to process camera-captured violations, as some highway violations must be handled at the highway traffic police department. A handy tip: queues are shortest around 10:30 AM, and avoiding Mondays and month-end rush hours can save significant time.
