Can I drive without carrying my physical driver's license after obtaining an electronic one?
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After obtaining an electronic driver's license, you can drive without carrying the physical license. Below is detailed information about driver's licenses: Overview of driver's license: The full name of a driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as 'driver's license'. It is a certificate required by law for individuals who operate motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills, and those lacking such skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, individuals cannot drive on the road without a license. Driving age: The age requirement for applying for a small car, small automatic transmission car, small automatic transmission passenger car for the disabled, or light motorcycle is 18 years or older, with the previous upper limit of 70 years old now removed. For applying for a low-speed truck, three-wheeled car, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycle, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycle, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the age requirement is between 18 and 60 years old.
Having driven for many years, I used to frequently forget my driver's license and got fined by traffic police several times as a result. Later, I applied for an electronic driver's license, which feels very convenient—as long as my phone has battery and signal, I can display it through the official app, eliminating the hassle of carrying the physical booklet. However, some remote areas or inexperienced officers might not be familiar with electronic verification yet. For instance, during a recent trip to the countryside, I almost ran into trouble. So now, I make it a habit to carry my physical license as a backup. It's true that electronic licenses are valid nationwide, but in areas with weak signals, there can be lag, slowing things down. Also, don’t lose your phone; while security isn’t an issue, being prepared for accidents is smart. Overall, after getting an electronic license, you can leave the physical one behind, but having both is the safer bet.
