Why is there no penalty for driving in the wrong direction on 12123?
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Driving in the wrong direction on the traffic management platform 12123 does not result in penalty points due to data delay. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Data exchange delay: For penalty points, you can choose to inquire at the traffic police station. Due to the "time difference" in data exchange between local traffic management internet platforms and the public security network (usually the data exchange delay is about one hour), if you have already self-processed the traffic violation on a certain platform or channel, please patiently wait for the processing to complete and the data to update. 2. Self-processing: According to the new regulations, car owners can self-process violations on the traffic management platform 12123, but this is limited to violations with 3 points or less. For violations with 6 points or more, you need to first go to the local office to process the results and print the violation notice.
The other day, I encountered a car driving in the wrong direction in the opposite lane. I quickly took a photo using the 12123 app and reported it, but after waiting a week, there was no penalty notice. It might be due to system processing during peak times causing backend congestion, or the large volume of reports leading to a backlog. Another possibility is weak GPS signal during upload, resulting in inaccurate positioning that couldn't automatically match the vehicle. I suggest selecting high-definition mode and providing detailed descriptions when reporting in the future to avoid rejection due to blurry photos. Paying more attention to road conditions while driving is more reliable than waiting for platform feedback—timely detours can better ensure your safety. Such incidents are common in loosely managed urban-rural fringe areas, but wrong-way driving poses significant risks, so it's best to call the police immediately or change lanes to avoid it.
