Within how many days must current traffic violations be processed?
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The Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, Article 108, stipulates that the party concerned shall pay the fine at the designated bank within 15 days from the date of receiving the administrative penalty decision for the fine. 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. The fine shall be issued with a unified fine receipt issued by the finance department of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government; if the unified fine receipt issued by the finance department is not provided, the party concerned has the right to refuse to pay the fine. Traffic fines can be paid at the violation processing windows of various traffic police departments, or directly through the "Traffic Management 12123" online platform or APP to handle traffic violations, or by paying the fine at the bank specified on the ticket. On-site traffic violations: On-site traffic fines refer to traffic violation tickets issued on the spot by traffic police when vehicle drivers violate traffic regulations. If a parking violation ticket is issued, this is considered an on-site violation. Once the vehicle owner receives the ticket, they can directly go to the bank specified on the ticket to pay the fine. Non-on-site traffic violations: If a violation such as running a red light or speeding is captured by electronic surveillance and evidence is collected by traffic police, these types of non-on-site violations must be processed within one scoring cycle.
I've been driving for many years, and generally, traffic violations need to be handled within 15 days. After receiving the ticket notice, don't delay—go to the traffic police station or use the Traffic Management 12123 app to handle it promptly. If you exceed the 15-day deadline, late fees will start accruing, such as an additional 3% per day, with the maximum potentially doubling the original fine, which isn't cost-effective. It's not just about the money; failing to handle it on time may also affect your vehicle's annual inspection or accumulate points on your license, requiring you to retake courses. I once forgot to handle a speeding ticket, and after a month, the fine increased from 200 yuan to 400 yuan. Nowadays, with advanced technology, you can check for violations and handle them anytime via mobile apps. I recommend making it a habit to address any violation notices as soon as you receive the SMS. Prevention is key—driving responsibly and minimizing violations is the best strategy.
