How many days is the validity period for pre-selected license plates on 12123?
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The selection period for license plates on the Traffic Management 12123 platform is one day, which equals 24 hours. After selecting your preferred license plate number on the same day, the online selection typically reserves the number for 5 working days. License Plate Introduction: License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the number plates displayed on the front and rear of a vehicle. They are usually made of materials such as aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, and display the vehicle's registration number, registration region, and other relevant information. Function of License Plates: License plates serve as identification and information registration for vehicles. Their primary purpose is to indicate the vehicle's region of registration and to enable the tracing of the vehicle's owner and registration details through the license plate number.
I remember when I last used the Traffic Management 12123 APP to select a license plate, the pre-selected number was valid for exactly 3 days. This isn't arbitrarily set—it's designed to ensure fair distribution of number resources and prevent people from holding onto good numbers without processing them. After selecting the number, I saw a countdown reminder in the order details within the APP, indicating that I had to confirm the registration procedures at the DMV within 72 hours. If I missed the deadline, the pre-selected number would automatically expire, forcing me to reapply for a new selection and potentially queue up for another round. So my advice is: act immediately after successfully selecting a number—don't wait until the last day to rush. Prepare your ID, car purchase invoice, and vehicle registration documents in advance to avoid any hiccups on-site. After all, once you've got your new car, getting it licensed and on the road quickly is the most hassle-free approach—saving you time and unnecessary back-and-forth.
When I first bought my new car, I pre-selected the license plate number on the 12123 app, which clearly stated that the selection was valid for 3 days. This means that within three days after choosing the number, I had to personally go to the DMV to complete the registration and plate issuance process. Otherwise, the number would expire and become available for others to select, while I would have to restart the entire selection process, which is quite annoying. So, I made an appointment with the DMV on the same day I selected the number to handle it efficiently and avoid trouble. In the app, you can check the expiration time by opening your order details, and it's best to set a phone reminder to avoid delays. Although you can start over if you miss the deadline, the newly selected number might not be better—what if you end up with an ordinary one? That would be a real loss. Hurry up and complete the procedures so you can take your new car out for a spin sooner—that's where the real fun lies.
