The limitation of action for traffic accidents is three years. The relevant provisions are as follows: The limitation of action for requesting the people's court to protect civil rights is three years. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail. The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the obligee knows or should know that his rights have been damaged and the obligor. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail. However, if it has been more than 20 years since the date of damage to rights, the people's court shall not protect them. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend them on the application of the obligee.
