Where to Report Traffic Violations?
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To report traffic violations, you can call the local traffic police department or use the reporting platform. Nowadays, most cities have established platforms for citizens to voluntarily report traffic violations. Each reported violation must have clear facts and sufficient evidence, which can serve as the basis for penalties after investigation and verification by the traffic management department. Reporters can use letters, phone calls, telegrams, faxes, or visit the reporting centers of various levels of prosecutorial authorities to report in person. Any vehicles or pedestrians violating traffic management regulations, as well as unauthorized occupation of roads by organizations or individuals (such as setting up stalls, parking vehicles, stacking materials, building sheds, or conducting market trade and other activities that obstruct traffic without approval from public security authorities) are considered violations.
I've been driving for over a decade and always report illegal parking when I see it. Nowadays, using the Traffic Management 12123 APP is the most convenient. Just open the report entry on the homepage and upload clear photos of the violation. Once, I encountered a truck unloading in a no-parking zone, and after taking a photo of the license plate and uploading it, the report was done in three minutes. Make sure to capture the license plate number and the location of the no-parking sign clearly, preferably with a timestamp. WeChat's city services also have a 'snap and report' feature, though the name varies by region—try searching for your local traffic reporting platform. If you really can't figure it out, just call 122 to report, clearly stating the location and license plate number. However, never take photos while driving—safety comes first. Reporting violations is about participation, not confrontation.
