Can Electronic Driver's License Be Used for Deducting Points?
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It is not universally implemented in all regions, but some areas allow it. Below is relevant information about the electronic driver's license: 1. Description: The electronic driver's license is designed to prevent drivers from forgetting their physical license, avoiding the embarrassment of not carrying one. It can also be used for simplified penalty procedures for traffic violations involving fines and deductions of less than three points. 2. Development Process: On April 12, 2017, Yancheng Traffic Police introduced an "electronic driver's license," primarily to provide convenience to the public, not to encourage drivers to refrain from carrying their physical licenses. On May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference announcing 12 convenience measures under the "I Do Practical Things for the People" initiative to deepen the reform of "streamlining administration, delegating power, improving regulation, and upgrading services" in public security traffic management. It was announced that starting from June 1, 2021, electronic driver's licenses for motor vehicles would be piloted in three cities: Tianjin, Chengdu, and Suzhou.
The electronic driver's license can definitely be used for point deduction. My friends and I often discuss this. Essentially, it's an officially issued digital driver's license with exactly the same effect as the paper version. If you violate traffic rules while driving, the traffic police can scan the QR code on the electronic license with their device to directly record the points. I know a guy who was caught speeding and showed the electronic license on his phone, and points were deducted—no difference at all. The system is quite smart; the point deduction records are synchronized to the backend, so don't think about escaping. Actually, the electronic license is more convenient, saving you from carrying a bunch of documents. Overall, it makes traffic management more efficient, but remember, following the rules is key. Regular users know to periodically check their point status in the app to avoid exceeding the limit and having their license revoked.
