Will there be SMS notification for motorcycle traffic violations?
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If a mobile phone number was bound when registering the vehicle information at the vehicle management office, there will be SMS notifications for motorcycle traffic violations. Motorcycle violation regulations: Article 108: The party concerned shall pay the fine at the designated bank within 15 days from the date of receiving the administrative penalty decision. For fines imposed on pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers, if the party concerned has no objection, the fine may be collected on the spot. Motorcycle violation receipts: Fines shall be issued with uniform fine receipts printed by the finance departments of provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the central government; if uniform fine receipts printed by the finance departments are not provided, the party concerned has the right to refuse to pay the fine.
Will there be SMS notifications for motorcycle violations? I clearly remember my experience of being caught on camera while riding a few years ago. At that time, I accidentally ran a red light in downtown Shanghai, and my phone immediately received a reminder text from the traffic police, which included the violation time and fine amount. This was because I had previously registered my phone number on the Traffic 12123 app, and the system directly pushed notifications after being captured by the cameras. There are significant differences between cities—major metropolitan areas generally offer this service, but suburban or rural areas may have incomplete coverage. I recommend that riders regularly log into the app to check if their contact information is up to date. This way, any violations can be addressed promptly, and fines won’t double. Additionally, it’s a good idea to follow the local traffic police’s official account for the latest policies.
The key to this issue lies in whether the local traffic management system supports mobile notifications. I've researched quite a bit about traffic technology, and nowadays many cities use electronic monitoring systems. Once a motorcycle violation is captured, the system automatically sends an SMS to the registered phone number of the vehicle owner. The prerequisite is that you must first link your phone number at the vehicle management office or through an app; otherwise, the system won't have your contact information. I recommend all riders to install the Traffic 12123 app or the local traffic police app. After registration, you can receive real-time alerts and avoid additional costs due to delayed awareness, such as penalty fees increasing several times over for late payments.
