Can a Driver's License Be Lent to Others for Use?
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It is advised not to lend your driver's license casually. Lending your driver's license to others for point deduction can have many consequences, such as affecting the renewal of the license's validity period. It may even involve legal violations or liabilities. The impacts of lending your driver's license to others are as follows: 1. Affects License Renewal The Road Safety Law and its implementation regulations clearly stipulate: The validity period of a driver's license is 6 years. If a driver does not reach 12 points in each scoring cycle during the 6-year validity period, the license can be renewed for a 10-year validity period; if the driver does not reach 12 points in each scoring cycle during the 10-year validity period, the license can be renewed for a long-term validity. If the license is lent to others and accumulates 12 points, it cannot be renewed for a 10-year or long-term license. 2. Involves Legal Violations or Liabilities Providing a driver's license for others to deduct points for traffic violations not only hinders the investigation and evidence collection by public security authorities but also prevents them from educating traffic violators through corresponding administrative penalties.
A friend of mine once lent his driver's license to someone else, and it ended badly. That person got into a car accident, and when the police checked, they found the license didn't belong to my friend. He was fined, had points deducted, and had to pay a hefty penalty. This was an eye-opener for me—a driver's license represents your identity. If you lend it to someone else and something happens, you're fully responsible, and insurance might not cover the damages, leading to significant losses. Having driven for many years, I've seen several similar cases. It's best not to take this risk—keep your documents safe, prioritize safety, and remember that the law explicitly prohibits this behavior. A reminder to everyone: even if a friend asks for a favor, firmly refuse to avoid regret. Life is full of unexpected events, and protecting yourself is the smartest move.