Can I drive without carrying the vehicle license using 12123?
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Yes. Here are the relevant details: 12123: The Traffic Management 12123 app allows you to access personal information and display your driving details to traffic police, who will usually let you pass. Delivering the license: Users can also have someone deliver the license to them. Traffic police enforcement varies by region. In many places, if a driver is found without a license, the police may allow the owner to have someone bring the license. After verification, as long as there are no violations, no points will be deducted, and the driver will be released. Renewing the license: After 6 years, the driver must renew the license at the issuing vehicle management office. If there are no violations resulting in 12 points within a single cycle during these 6 years, the new license will automatically be valid for 10 years.
I used to frequently forget my vehicle license when driving out, but now I feel much more at ease with the 12123 APP. The experience of being fined by the police for not carrying the document taught me a lesson. Nowadays, the electronic vehicle license in the APP is legally valid as a substitute in most cities across the country—just pull it up and show it to the officer, simple and quick. However, I remember last year in the mountains where the signal was poor and the APP wouldn't open; fortunately, the officer was understanding and didn't make a fuss. It's advisable to develop a habit of logging in and binding the license on the APP beforehand, testing its smoothness. Phone battery and network status are also crucial—keeping a power bank or a copy of the physical license in the car can help in emergencies. Never underestimate this detail; having all your documents in order allows you to fully enjoy the pleasure of driving!
