Can a Lost Driver's License Still Be Used After Being Reissued?
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After a driver's license is reissued, the lost one can no longer be used. Here are the relevant details: 1. Legal Basis: According to Article 63 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Driver's Licenses' (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139), if a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, the driver must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued or at another authorized office. After obtaining a replacement license, the original driver's license becomes invalid and must not be used further. 2. Driver's License: (Full name: Motor Vehicle Driver's License), also known as a 'driving license,' is a document issued by the government's transportation department to individuals who qualify to drive, typically in the form of a card.
This is actually quite common. A few days after I got my driver's license replaced, I found the old one stuck in the couch cushions. I specifically called the DMV to ask. They clearly told me that once the replacement license takes effect, the old one automatically becomes invalid - legally it's just a worthless piece of paper. If you're caught driving with the old license, the police will immediately see it's invalid when they scan it, and you might even be charged with driving without a valid license. Don't take the risk - I directly cut up my old license and threw it in the shredder to avoid trouble. Paying 10 yuan for the replacement fee isn't expensive compared to getting points deducted or fined, right? If you've lost your license, just use the new one with peace of mind. Even if you find the old one, don't use it.
