The invention discloses an intelligent traffic violation information collecting device and collecting method. The device is installed at the center of an intersection and comprises a hardware device and software architecture. The hardware device comprises a central processing chip, a camera, a signal lamp signal extraction module, a memory module, a power source module and a network interface. The software architecture comprises a remote control module, a communication module, an automatic learning module, a digital video acquisition module, a vehicle target identifying and tracking module, a vehicle violation detection module and a violation information transmission management module. By using the vehicle violation information collecting device of IOT technology design, through video image analysis, violation and violation type can be judged, vehicle violation information is uploaded to a traffic command center through a network, the application of one device with multiple functions is realized, the intelligent traffic violation information collecting device has the advantages of a simple structure, intelligence, simplicity and convenience in use, and a wide application prospect.