Why does my driver's license show as locked on 12123?
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Here are the reasons why a driver's license may show as locked on 12123: 1. Traffic Management 12123 shows locked status: If it's your first time obtaining a driver's license and you haven't collected it from the vehicle management office yet, registering and logging into 12123 to check the license status will show it as locked. This is normal and requires no action. Sometimes even after collecting the license, it may still show as locked. This usually resolves after the 12123 platform data updates. 3. Lock due to violations: If there are outstanding traffic violations or unresolved accident cases, the license will show as locked. The status will return to normal only after paying all fines and completing required penalties.
I ran into this issue the other day - my driver's license showed as mysteriously locked on the 12123 app, which really freaked me out. Possible reasons include uncleared traffic violations like unpaid speeding or drunk driving tickets triggering account suspension; or accumulating 12 penalty points requiring re-education and testing; another common cause is expired license renewal with overdue medical checkups. A colleague had this happen last year due to outdated ID information causing system errors. Contact your local DMV immediately - bring your license and ID for verification. Don't delay, or you risk penalties if caught driving. Safety first! Make it a habit to regularly check the app to avoid sudden lockouts disrupting your plans.