Self-driving travel has become one of the popular travel methods, but there are often some unexpected events in the process of self-driving travel, which adds many variables to the journey. Recently, a self-driving blogger named "Hui Zimo's Journey Experience" shared the incident of "passport confiscation and car seizure" she encountered while driving in Mongolia, which aroused widespread attention and discussion among netizens.
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The blogger traveled by car for eight months and across 12 countries. When she was about to return from her trip to Mongolia, she encountered an incident in a border town in Mongolia where her car was seized and her passport was seized. At 3 a.m., border inspectors asked her to follow the police car to the border police station on the grounds that her vehicle had a Chinese license plate and could not drive in Mongolia.
At the police station, her passport was seized and her vehicle was impounded. In this regard, the blogger said that no one reminded her of this when she entered the country. During the hundreds of kilometers of driving in Mongolia, he was repeatedly inspected by the traffic police, and he was never reminded not to drive with Chinese license plates. The police ignored her questions and contacted the Chinese embassy in Mongolia.
The staff said that they could not intervene in the handling and advised the blogger to fully communicate with the police. At the police station, the blogger was so depressed that he went on a hunger strike at one point. The process was repeatedly delayed, and the police also demanded that she pay exorbitant translation fees. After communication and coordination with the staff of the Chinese Embassy, the matter was finally resolved after the blogger paid the fine.
She re-obtained her passport and completed the exit formalities. This incident sparked heated discussions among netizens, and everyone expressed sympathy and incomprehension for the blogger's experience. Some netizens analyzed that the incident was mainly caused by the non-standard law enforcement and inadequate signage setting of the Mongolian traffic management department.
As a tourist, the blogger was not clearly informed of the relevant regulations when entering the country, and there were no warning signs on the way, resulting in an inadvertent violation of local laws. During the process, the border police should patiently explain the details, rather than withholding the passport and delaying the time. Some netizens also said that the risks contained in self-driving tours are inevitable, and this incident is still a "small CASE".
Similar situations mostly occur in border areas and remote areas, which are more complicated to deal with. If encountering such a situation, tourists should remain rational and calm, and protect their rights and interests through legal channels. If you have an argument with the border police, you should try to contact the consular office to help resolve the dispute.
In any case, this unexpected incident added a lot of variables to the blogger's otherwise smooth road trip. It is also a wake-up call for future self-drive travelers, reminding them to do their homework, understand the laws and regulations of their destinations, plan their itinerary carefully, and properly respond to emergencies.
Self-driving travelers should check the relevant traffic laws of the country in advance before setting off, and understand the regulations such as vehicle import and export and temporary permit application. If there is a language barrier, consider hiring a local translator to communicate with the traffic police and border control. If you encounter security risks during your trip, contact the consular office for assistance.
The most important thing is to remain rational and calm at all times, and resolve differences through dialogue with the other party. Only by being well prepared, familiar with the laws of the destination, and planning in advance can we promote the safe and smooth journey of self-driving and enjoy the beauty and happiness of the journey.