What to Do When the Traffic Police Confiscate Your Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Certificate?
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Go to the traffic police station to accept the penalty, pay the fine, and you can retrieve your driver's license and vehicle registration certificate after the violation is processed. Original ID card of the person who received the demerit points; the person who received the demerit points must be present. Prepare all the required documents and go directly to the vehicle management office or the service hall of the traffic police station to take a number and queue for processing.
Last week, I was pulled over by traffic police for speeding, and my driver's license and vehicle registration were confiscated on the spot. Though anxious, I quickly pulled over to avoid obstructing traffic. I asked the officer for a receipt for the confiscated documents—this proof is like a lifeline; losing it would be troublesome. With the receipt and ID card in hand, I went to the local traffic police station to handle the violation. Usually, it takes about a week to settle—either pay the fine or take a traffic rules test—and then you can retrieve your documents. Procrastination isn’t an option; I delayed for a few days, only to find my bank transfers blocked, realizing how this affects daily life. Always pay attention while driving, keep an eye on the speed limit, and don’t follow my example of rushing and causing trouble. One lesson learned—now the first thing I do when getting in the car is to set up navigation alerts for safety and peace of mind. If you encounter a similar situation, I recommend checking the traffic management bureau’s official website or app for faster appointment processing.
