How to Contact the Owner When Finding a License Plate?
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Keep the found license plate safe and hand it over to the nearest traffic police station. Individuals cannot obtain the owner's information solely through the license plate. It's difficult to distinguish the authenticity of license plates found on the roadside; professional inspection is required. Only genuine license plates need to be processed. Traffic police will query the information based on the license plate and contact the owner for retrieval.
Last time I found a license plate on the roadside, I immediately thought about how to contact the owner. The safest way is to take it to the nearest police station, where officers can use their system to look up the owner's information and contact them. Never try to contact the owner yourself, as you might run into a bad person or privacy issues. Alternatively, you can take a photo of the license plate and post it in local community groups or apps for help, but be careful not to reveal too many details. The owner must be anxious after losing a license plate because the replacement process is quite troublesome—they need to bring documents and queue up at the DMV. I remember my friend once found one and handed it to traffic police, and the owner came to thank them personally—it felt really good. If you encounter such a situation, try to handle it the same day to avoid inconveniencing others. Developing good habits like this can also help reduce social burdens. In short, handing it over to the police is the most reliable option—don't delay taking action.
