After the incident, I lost the violation ticket. At the time, I was merely passing through the area and did not reside there. Following the fine, I went abroad for labor for four years, becoming busy and forgetting about the matter.

Now, without the ticket, I cannot recall which authority issued the record that day. Recently, I remembered that my previous driver's license remains confiscated.

I am unsure if my violation record is still on file and whether there is still a way to pay the fine and retrieve my driver's license after such a long period.

I would like to inquire: in a situation where a traffic violation was recorded many years ago, but the ticket was lost and the fine remains unpaid, which agency should the violator contact to look up the record and resolve the issue?

If the violation occurred in a province different from my current residence, can it be resolved remotely, or must I return to the locality where the ticket was issued? Furthermore, after so many years, is it still possible to retrieve my driver's license, or will I need to apply for a new one?

Reader Vi Luong

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