What to Do When Your Driver's License Is Locked?

[McMichael]

If your vehicle has traffic violations, you need to go to the vehicle management office or follow the relevant steps online to handle and clear the records. This will unlock your driver's license. You can still use it normally; and when the driver's license is in a locked state (not revoked, canceled, or temporarily suspended), it can also be used normally.

[EmersonLynn]

I remember my driver's license was locked once because I forgot to pay a speeding ticket. The system automatically locks it, affecting usage. Don't panic yet—log in to your local traffic management website or the 12123 APP to check the reason. Enter your ID number to view the outstanding payment details. Usually, it unlocks automatically after online payment. If you need manual processing, visit the traffic police station window with your ID card for verification. Avoid driving during the process to prevent issues. Actually, this kind of thing is quite common, especially for frequent drivers who might overlook tickets. Regularly checking APP notifications can provide early warnings, so you don’t have to rush when it's already locked. This lesson reminds me to check my traffic records regularly to avoid forgetting things.