Can I drive without carrying my driver's license and vehicle registration certificate now?

[Keith]

According to the new traffic regulations, drivers are still required to carry their driver's license when operating a motor vehicle. Here is the relevant information: 1. Electronic driver's license: Although portable query terminals are being used by traffic police, they are not yet implemented in all regions. Additionally, electronic driver's licenses have not been widely adopted nationwide, and there is no mobile terminal available, making them not very practical. Shared car rentals are one of the more common scenarios where electronic driver's licenses are used. 2. Regulations: According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law,' drivers must carry both their driver's license and vehicle registration certificate when driving on the road. If only one of these documents is carried, once caught, the motor vehicle will be detained by the traffic management department of the public security authority, fined, and have 1 point deducted from the driver's license.

[DelAdelyn]

Carrying your driver's license and vehicle registration certificate while driving is mandatory, not optional. I personally experienced being pulled over by traffic police once for forgetting my vehicle registration, resulting in an on-the-spot fine of 200 yuan and penalty points. The law requires drivers to carry both documents while driving to prove legal driving qualifications and vehicle ownership. Failure to carry them may lead to frequent checks, potential insurance claim issues or vehicle towing in case of accidents, and disruption of travel plans. It's advisable to develop a habit of keeping the documents in a fixed spot in the car or storing photos on your phone as backup, though electronic copies cannot fully replace the paper ones. In short, safe driving starts with carrying your documents—don't invite trouble for yourself.

[FaithAnn]

I have a deep understanding of the necessity to carry both the driver's license and vehicle registration certificate while driving. Once, a friend of mine was directly penalized by the police on the highway for not having his driver's license, resulting in both a fine and a disrupted trip. The law stipulates that such behavior is a violation and will be held accountable, with penalties ranging from fines of several hundred yuan and demerit points to even vehicle impoundment in severe cases. Not carrying these documents not only causes inconvenience but may also delay emergency situations, such as vehicle repairs or proving identity in case of an accident. I recommend everyone regularly check if these documents are properly stored in the car, keeping them together with spare keys to avoid regret when inspected. Although electronic driver's licenses are becoming popular, some places do not recognize them, so it's safer to carry the physical copies for reliability.

[LaColin]

Carrying your driver's license and vehicle registration is an absolute must. After all these years on the road, I've never slacked off on this. The risks of not having them are significant—the law clearly states they must be carried. Getting pulled over without them would be a nightmare: points and fines are the least of your worries, but failing to prove your identity in an accident would be far worse. Some cities now offer digital licenses, which are super convenient, though they’re useless in remote or low-signal areas. I always keep my documents in the glove compartment for quick access, just in case. Remember, having your papers in order is the foundation of safe driving.