Title: How to take photos of illegal parking? Popular topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the issue of illegal parking has once again become the focus of heated discussions on social platforms. Especially as urban traffic management becomes stricter, many car owners and citizens have begun to pay attention to how to effectively report illegal parking behaviors. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days, organize relevant data in a structured manner, and provide practical shooting guidelines.
1. Statistics of hot topics in the past 10 days

| Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Report illegal parking | 12.5 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 12123 casual shooting | 8.7 | WeChat, Zhihu |
| No parking area identification | 5.3 | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili |
| Photography and Evidence Collection Tips | 6.9 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
2. Core requirements for illegal parking and filming
According to the reporting standards announced by the transportation department, effective reporting must meet the following conditions:
| elements | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| Time proves | Photos need to show the shooting time (it is recommended to turn on mobile phone watermark) |
| Proof of location | Must include road signs or significant landmarks |
| vehicle status | Clearly display the license plate number and the engine is not turned off/the driver is not present |
| no parking sign | It is necessary to take pictures of yellow lines, no-stop signs and other prohibitive grounds for parking. |
3. Step-by-step shooting guide
1.Panoramic shooting: First, take pictures of the vehicle and no-parking signs (such as yellow lines and warning signs) in the same frame to ensure that the violation facts can be proven.
2.Detailed reshoots: Take a clear close-up of the license plate alone. It is recommended to take a distance of 3-5 meters to avoid reflection or obstruction.
3.time record: Turn on the "time watermark" function in the phone's camera settings, or record a short video with voice description.
4.Evidence collection from multiple angles: Take at least one photo from the front, rear, and side of the vehicle to prove that the vehicle is not moving (such as the wheels are not aligned and there is no one in the vehicle).
4. Precautions
| Common mistakes | Correct approach |
|---|---|
| Only take pictures of license plates | Must contain environmental references |
| blurry at night | Turn on the flash or use a fill light device |
| Occupy fire escape | Additional photography of channel markings and vehicle obstructions is required |
5. Recommended reporting channels
1.Traffic management 12123APP: The newly launched "Snapshot" function supports direct uploading of evidence.
2.Local traffic police official account: Such as Beijing’s “Snapshot” and Shanghai’s “Traffic Police Reporting Platform”.
3.Report by phone: Dial 122 to provide the specific location and photo sending method.
According to actual feedback from netizens, illegal parking behaviors reported through formal channels are usually processed within 3-7 working days, and some cities will reward whistleblowers with points.
(The full text is about 850 words in total)
check the details
check the details