When and how does confiscation occur in Delft?
In Delft, where the police unit of The Hague frequently conducts traffic checks on the A13 or in the bustling city centre, confiscation of the driving licence by the police or Public Prosecution Service (Article 130 of the Dutch Road Traffic Act 1994) takes place as an immediate measure if there is suspicion of unfitness to drive, such as alcohol or drug use during a trip to TU Delft or the railway station. The physical driving licence is immediately taken and forwarded to the Central Office for Driving Certificates (CBR) for further investigation.
Procedure and options specific to Delft
- The Delft police decide on the spot, for example during a check on Phoenixstraat; you will receive a letter for a CBR assessment in Zoetermeer, which is nearby.
- Within 14 days, you can apply for a provisional driving licence at the Public Prosecution Service in The Hague, which serves Delft.
- If the licence is not returned, suspension or revocation follows, which is particularly inconvenient in a student city like Delft with limited public transport.
The duration can be up to 6 months of investigation, with all costs charged to your account. Failure to cooperate with the assessment results in immediate suspension. Difference from CBR procedures: the police in Delft act immediately and locally, whereas the CBR operates administratively. Criminal prosecution via the Public Prosecution Service in The Hague is common. Local insurers in the region report incidents, leading to higher premiums. File an objection with the Public Prosecution Service within a week, including medical evidence from a Delft general practice. This helps prevent long-term mobility issues in this city dominated by cyclists and cars.