How to Handle a Vehicle Confiscated for Drunk Driving?
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Solutions for handling a vehicle confiscated due to drunk driving: For a simple drunk driving offense, the vehicle is typically held for 10 days, with a maximum of 15 days. The driver must pay the fine, and then the vehicle owner can retrieve the car. If the driver and the owner are the same person, the vehicle can only be retrieved after the detention period. For a second drunk driving offense, the penalty includes up to 10 days of detention, a fine, and revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license. Below are the traffic rules that must be followed when driving: 1. Obey Instructions: Traffic rules must be followed, and drivers must obey the commands and inspections of traffic police to maintain order and ensure safe and smooth traffic flow; 2. No Drunk Driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or allowing an unlicensed person to drive is strictly prohibited; smoking, chatting, or driving while sleep-deprived is not allowed; overloading, forced overtaking, or overcrowding in the driver's cabin is also prohibited.
After my car was impounded, I immediately reported to the traffic police station to explain the situation. They determine the penalty level based on the alcohol concentration. For a first-time offense, it's usually a fine of 1,500 to 2,000 yuan with a six-month driver's license suspension. You also need to sign some documents and cooperate with the investigation. Remember to bring your ID card and all vehicle documents, otherwise the procedures cannot be processed. After handling it, the vehicle will be stored in a designated parking lot, and you need to pay several hundred yuan in parking and towing fees to retrieve it. Subsequently, you must attend a road safety education course; otherwise, you won't get your license back. The entire process took half a month, during which time not being able to drive was quite inconvenient. Moreover, the drunk driving record will lead to an increase in insurance premiums. I've learned my lesson to strictly abide by the rules and not take the risk of driving under the influence again.
