How long can the traffic police detain the driver's license before the traffic accident is handled? The maximum period shall not exceed 60 days. According to the regulations, the time limit for determining the traffic accident cannot exceed 30 days. If the traffic management department of the public security organ extends the time limit, the maximum time limit cannot exceed 60 days. The traffic management department of the public security organ can notify the party concerned to sign for the driver's license after confirming the inspection report and appraisal opinions. According to the provisions of the Provisions on the Handling Procedures of Road Traffic Accidents: Article 49 Where inspection and appraisal are required, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions, entrust a qualified appraisal institution to conduct inspection and appraisal within three days from the end of the on-site investigation of the accident. Article 51 The traffic control department of the public security organ shall determine with the appraisal institution the time limit for the completion of the inspection and appraisal, which shall not exceed 30 days. If it exceeds 30 days, it shall be reported to the traffic control department of the public security organ at the next higher level for approval, but the maximum time shall not exceed 60 days. This is the relevant law about your problem.
