What is the process for retrieving a temporarily confiscated driver's license?
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Complete the traffic violation procedures and pay all fines within the specified period. Within the specified period, bring the education notice from the traffic management department, along with your ID card and the temporary confiscation certificate of your driver's license, to the vehicle management office to register and participate in the full-score education. Take the subject one exam. After passing the subject one exam, retrieve your driver's license with the passing notice.
Last year, my driver's license was temporarily suspended due to a speeding ticket. The process to get it back was quite straightforward: first, wait for the suspension period to end—mine was one month. After the period ended, I brought my ID card and the penalty decision notice to the local traffic police station or vehicle management office to complete the procedures. There, I filled out an application form, paid any outstanding fines, and after their review, they returned my license on the spot. The whole process took me most of a day, so I recommend going early to avoid queues. Remember to check that your license is intact and don’t forget to bring a copy of the receipt for future inspections. This experience reminded me to follow traffic rules when driving, otherwise, it’s both troublesome and time-consuming. During the suspension period, I rode shared bikes to work, which saved money but wasn’t very convenient.
