Can I choose a license plate number again after timeout on 12123?
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12123 allows re-selection after timeout during license plate number selection. 12123 license plate selection process: Log in to the online self-selection system for motor vehicle license plates: Enter the system, read the instructions, click "I have read and agree to the above agreement" to proceed to the next step. Enter vehicle and owner identification information: Input the vehicle identification number, owner identification number, and name of the selected vehicle. Enter the correct verification code as displayed on the screen. Selection notes: When all online selection attempts are exhausted on the 12123 app, you must wait until the number's validity period expires and then visit the DMV office window to reapply for the service, as online processing will no longer be available.
I just went through this! If you time out while selecting a license plate number on 12123, the system directly voids this opportunity. The worst part is it counts as you voluntarily giving up, after which you can only go for on-site random selection, losing even the online custom compilation chance. In my case, I hesitated a bit longer looking at repeating-digit numbers, and when the countdown ended, the page just flashed and exited. Later I obediently went to the DMV, where the staff explained that online timeout consumes one opportunity, same as manually clicking 'give up'. My advice: preselect a few options before choosing, don't hesitate too long like I did. If all else fails, the on-site 50-choose-1 might bring unexpected surprises.
My friend also timed out during the license plate selection last time and complained that the 12123 system doesn't wait for anyone. Later, I helped him clarify the situation: once the countdown on the selection interface reaches zero, regardless of whether you've picked a number or not, it directly counts as forfeiting that opportunity. You can't continue selecting on the same interface afterward, and there are no recovery options within the app. But don't panic too much—you can still choose a license plate offline through the DMV's random selection pool, though you'll miss out on the convenience of online self-selection and pre-selection. Next time, keep a close eye on that two-minute countdown, and I recommend taking screenshots of your preferred numbers in advance as backups.
