Will I be fined for receiving a non-standard parking reminder notice?
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A reminder notice without a fine mentioned means no penalty is required. Only when a vehicle is parked illegally and the driver refuses to leave immediately after a warning, thereby obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, will a fine be imposed. The reminder notice itself does not carry a fine; it is issued when a vehicle is parked in a no-parking zone but does not obstruct traffic, serving as a first warning. If the violation is observed again, a fine will then be issued. Differences between a reminder notice and a fine notice: 1. Different names: The full name of the reminder notice is "Motor Vehicle Non-Standard Parking Reminder Notice." The fine notice is officially called "Illegal Parking Notification." 2. Different issuers: The "Illegal Parking Notification" is typically issued by traffic police, while the "Motor Vehicle Non-Standard Parking Reminder Notice" is usually issued by auxiliary police. 3. Different legal effects: The "Illegal Parking Notification" issued by traffic police will include details such as the license plate number, vehicle color, type, violation time and location, as well as the name or badge number of the issuing officer and the stamp of their department. This information is verifiable, and such fines must be addressed promptly. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle failing its annual inspection or review.
I got a reminder slip when I parked on the roadside for a while, but after checking online, I found out it was actually a fine notice. I went to the traffic police station to ask, and the staff said that in most cases, such reminder slips are equivalent to fines. If you don't pay on time, the fine amount will increase. I remember a colleague who paid a few days late and ended up paying half more—quite a loss. This reminder is essentially a warning for violating traffic rules, usually resulting in a fine of 100 to 300 RMB, depending on the city's standards. It's best to deal with it as soon as possible to avoid further trouble. After years of driving, I know that parking on yellow lines or fire lanes is the easiest way to get fined, so it's better to just park in a proper lot to save the hassle.
