Which is more severe, impoundment or temporary suspension of a driver's license?
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The severity of impoundment and temporary suspension of a driver's license depends on the final penalty decision. Below is a detailed introduction to impoundment and temporary suspension: 1. Impoundment: Impoundment is a compulsory measure. During on-site law enforcement, if traffic police believe that a temporary suspension or revocation of the driver's license should be imposed on the violator, they may first impound the driver's license and issue a compulsory measures certificate on the spot. 2. Temporary suspension: Temporary suspension is an administrative penalty, usually not imposed on the spot. It requires investigation through general procedures before an administrative penalty decision is issued. 3. Differences: The legal consequences of impoundment and temporary suspension are also different. Driving a motor vehicle during the temporary suspension period is treated as 'driving without a license,' with a fine of 2000 yuan and possible detention of up to fifteen days. After the driver's license is impounded, the driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority within fifteen days for processing. If the driver fails to report without a valid reason, the driver's license will be revoked. Driving during the impoundment period incurs a fine of 200 yuan.
