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Seizure of Driving License by Police and Public Prosecutor's Office in Utrecht

What to do if your driving license is seized by the police in Utrecht? Procedure, temporary proof, and differences with CBR suspension, including local tips.

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When and how does seizure occur in Utrecht?

In Utrecht, seizure of the driving license by the police or the Public Prosecutor's Office (article 130 WVW 1994) is often applied in cases of suspected unfitness, such as alcohol or drug use during checks on the A2, A12 or in the city center. The physical driving license is immediately confiscated and forwarded to the CBR for medical examination. Local Utrecht police units, such as those in the Oost or Centrum districts, act quickly in this regard.

Procedure and options specific to Utrecht

  • The police decides on the spot, for example after a traffic stop at the Catharijnepoort; you receive a letter for a CBR medical examination in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht.
  • Within 14 days, you can apply for a temporary driving license at the Utrecht district public prosecutor's office.
  • If not returned, it results in suspension or revocation, which is particularly painful in a cycling city like Utrecht where alternative transport is limited.

The duration is up to 6 months of investigation, with costs entirely at your expense. Non-cooperation leads to immediate suspension. Difference with CBR procedures: police in Utrecht intervene acutely, while the CBR works administratively. Criminal prosecution via the Utrecht district court is common. Insurers are informed, which can significantly increase premiums. File an objection with the Public Prosecutor's Office in Utrecht within one week, supported by medical evidence from a local doctor. This minimizes mobility problems in the vibrant region around Utrecht Centraal.