Can I choose not to keep the pre-selected license plate number on 12123?
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Yes, but then you can only select a license plate number on-site at the vehicle management office. Here is some relevant information about 12123: Definition: The 12123 platform is the official client of the Internet-based comprehensive traffic safety service management platform, supported by the Traffic Management Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. It provides vehicle owners and drivers with comprehensive traffic safety services, including: personal user registration on the Internet service platform, appointment, acceptance, and handling of motor vehicle/driver's license/illegal activity processing, traffic safety information inquiries, business notifications and reminders, business guidance, and road traffic services. Main functions: user registration, binding personal motor vehicles and driver's licenses, handling of illegal activities recorded by electronic monitoring equipment, appointment scheduling for motor vehicle driver tests, and pre-selection of new vehicle license plates.
Last time I was pre-selecting a license plate number on 12123, I accidentally chose one with a '4' in it due to quick fingers. I quickly checked the rules and found out that if you regret after pre-selection, just don't confirm it within three days, and the system will automatically void it. But be reminded, you can only give up three times a year at most, otherwise, you'll be blacklisted by the system and won't be allowed to select numbers online for the entire year. I decisively gave up that time, anyway, there's still the chance to select on-site at the DMV, although the number pool might have fewer good digits. It's advisable to check the number segment announcements before selecting to confirm your favorite number combinations before making a move.
I'm quite familiar with handling license plates. Indeed, you can abandon the pre-selected number on 12123. The key is the timing—within three days after successful pre-selection, if you don't confirm it at the DMV, the number automatically becomes invalid. But be mindful of the operation limit; frequent abandonment can affect your account's credibility. A friend tried abandoning four times within half a year, resulting in a six-month account freeze. If you really don’t want it, just re-select. The best chance to find a good number is when new number segments are released. On-site selection also allows you to try your luck with custom numbers like birthdays or anniversaries.
Regretting the pre-selected license plate on 12123? Easy, just ignore it. The system will automatically release that number after 72 hours. But be careful—you only get three chances to give up selections per year. Exceed that, and you'll have to queue up at the DMV for a temporary plate and number selection. I recommend using the web version to check the published number ranges and pick something memorable but not too flashy. Once, I came across an ultra-long repeating number, but after thinking it over, I decided it was too eye-catching and reselected. When rechoosing, remember to click 'abandon' first, or the system will default to occupying your quota.
