What does it mean when 12123 shows the driver's license is locked?
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According to relevant laws and regulations, procedures such as transferring the registration of a driver's license can only be processed one year after obtaining the license. Therefore, for friends who have just passed the driving test, the displayed lock status means that they cannot temporarily handle procedures like transferring the registration. More related information is as follows: First, the following situations also result in the license being locked: 1. There are unresolved traffic violations on the license; 2. There is a record of drunk driving that has not been cleared; 3. There is a record of being penalized with 12 points at once that has not been cleared; 4. The driver's license is in a state of cancellation, revocation, or suspension. Second, the driver's license may have been fraudulently used: If none of the above reasons exist, or there are no related situations, it is possible that the driver's license has been fraudulently used. In this case, it is necessary to go to the traffic management department in person to clarify and resolve the issue, and restore the driver's license to its normal status.
A couple of days ago, I drove to the city for some errands, and suddenly found out on the 12123 app that my driver's license was locked, which totally confused me. I quickly asked my childhood friend who works at the traffic police department, and he said it's usually due to one of three reasons: either you have unresolved violations under your name, your driver's license hasn’t been reviewed on time, or there’s an issue with your identity information flagged by the system. Last year, my cousin had a similar issue—he was caught speeding on the highway but didn’t handle it promptly, and when his license got locked, he couldn’t even renew it when it expired. The solution is actually quite simple: first, check on 12123 for any unresolved violations. If there aren’t any, you’ll need to visit the vehicle management office with your ID card and have the staff check the reason for the lock. Handle any violations if needed, or complete a medical check-up if required. The lock can often be lifted the same day if everything is in order. Just remember, never drive with a locked license—if caught, it’ll be treated as driving without a license, and that’s a huge loss.
I totally understand the situation of having a driver's license locked, as I just experienced it last month. Actually, when the 12123 app shows 'locked', it means your license is temporarily frozen, usually due to exceeding points or unresolved violations. Take my case for example - last year while on a business trip, I accidentally ran a red light and didn't notice until my license points were about to expire that there was still an unpaid fine, which resulted in the system automatically locking it. The most troublesome part is that during the lock period, you can't handle any vehicle or license-related business - I was even blocked from applying for a motorcycle license upgrade. My suggestion is not to panic if you encounter this situation. First, log into 12123 to check if there are any unresolved records - if there are, you can handle them online. If the system doesn't show the reason, it might be due to delayed information updates or identity theft, in which case it's safest to bring your ID to the DMV for verification. Remember to wait about two days after resolving the issue for the system to synchronize the status before attempting other transactions - don't rush to handle other business the next day.
Having driven for eight years, I've encountered my driver's license being locked twice. The first time was the year I just got my license, and seeing it locked on the 12123 app nearly scared me to death. After asking around experienced drivers, I learned that 'locked' actually means a frozen status, commonly occurring in three situations: unpaid traffic fines, forgotten annual review medical check, or overdue license renewal. Among the car owners I know, 80% of lockings are due to unhandled traffic violations, with the rest mostly being overdue annual reviews. This status is quite troublesome—you can't drive with the license, nor can you handle vehicle transfer procedures. The solution is straightforward: checking the violation records on the 12123 app is the most convenient, with online payment taking just five minutes. If the app doesn't show the reason, it might involve cases where the license is withheld requiring a retest, and you must visit the DMV to unlock it. Reminder to friends: check your app status regularly, don't wait until it's locked to panic.
