Can I drive with a driver's license but no vehicle license?
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You cannot drive with a driver's license but no vehicle license. If the vehicle license is confiscated, it is not allowed to drive the vehicle on the road. Introduction to the vehicle license: The motor vehicle license is the legal document that permits the motor vehicle to drive on the roads within the country. The vehicle license consists of three parts: the license holder, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page is the signed certificate core, and the back is the photo of the motor vehicle, sealed with a plastic cover. The supplementary page is the signed certificate core. Regulations on the vehicle license: Article 17 of the "Road Traffic Management Regulations" promulgated by the State Council stipulates: "Vehicles must pass the inspection of the vehicle management authority and obtain the license plate and vehicle license before they are allowed to drive." Therefore, holding the "Motor Vehicle License" is one of the prerequisites for a vehicle to drive on the road. Driving without the vehicle license is a violation, whether it is because the "Motor Vehicle License" has not been obtained or it is forgotten to be carried.
I've been driving for over 20 years and seen too many such issues. Just having a driver's license isn't enough - you must carry the vehicle registration certificate, which serves as the car's ID card proving it's legally registered for road use. Driving without this document is illegal, and traffic police will directly issue fines or impound your vehicle during checks. Once when I was driving a friend's car and he forgot the registration, we got detained for half a day and paid a 200+ yuan fine. Now I've developed a habit: keeping my driver's license in my bag, and storing the registration in the car's front document holder - I always take a glance before driving. An unregistered vehicle might lead to insurance claim rejections, causing greater losses in accidents. Safe driving isn't just about the driver - the vehicle must also be legit. Developing the habit of carrying both documents saves both trouble and money.
