Can I drive on the road if the duplicate of the vehicle license is lost?
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No, you cannot drive on the road and should apply for a replacement in time. Here are the relevant details: 1. Impact on annual inspection and driving: If you accidentally lose the vehicle license, it will not only affect the annual inspection of the vehicle but also make it illegal to drive the vehicle on the road. 2. Required documents for replacement: To replace the motor vehicle license, you need the motor vehicle driver's license application form, the original and a copy of the identity proof of the vehicle owner, and the original and a copy of the agent's ID card. 3. Importance of the vehicle license: Possessing a motor vehicle license is one of the prerequisites for driving a vehicle on the road. It is a violation for a driver to drive without carrying the vehicle license.
When I lost the duplicate of my vehicle license that time, I kept wondering if I could still drive. After some thought, I realized that for daily driving, carrying either the original or the duplicate of the vehicle license is sufficient. The duplicate is mainly for annual inspections or handling traffic violations, and it's the loss of the original that really causes trouble. I immediately contacted the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement of the duplicate, bringing my ID card and vehicle registration certificate, filling out a form on-site, and paying a small fee—it was done in less than an hour. After the replacement, I learned my lesson and now keep my documents in a fixed spot in the car, avoiding tossing them around. As long as the original is still there when driving, I can hit the road with peace of mind. Showing it to the traffic police during checks usually doesn’t cause issues, but if the duplicate was just lost, it's better to stick to short trips and avoid highways or night driving to prevent complications. This lesson taught me that keeping documents safe is as important as maintaining the car.
