Can I drive without the vehicle license in the car?
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It is not allowed to drive a car without carrying the driver's license. According to Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", if a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a motor vehicle license plate, does not have an inspection qualification mark or insurance mark, or does not carry the vehicle license or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding license, mark, or complete the corresponding procedures, and may impose penalties in accordance with the provisions of Article 90 of this Law. The motor vehicle shall be promptly returned to the party after providing the corresponding license, mark, or completing the procedures. Article 104 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that if a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following acts and there is no other motor vehicle driver to immediately replace them, the traffic management department of the public security organ may, in addition to imposing penalties according to law, move the motor vehicle to a place that does not obstruct traffic or to a location designated by the relevant department. Failing to present a valid driver's license; the motor vehicle driven does not match the vehicle type specified in the driver's license; driving under the influence of alcohol, taking controlled psychotropic or narcotic drugs, suffering from a disease that hinders safe driving, or continuing to drive while excessively fatigued; a learner driver driving alone without a coach accompanying them.
I remember last week when I had an urgent matter to attend to, I carelessly left my vehicle license at home in a hurry. Driving on the road, I was quite worried, and sure enough, when stopped by traffic police, I was fined 100 yuan and had one point deducted from my license. My friends joked about my carelessness, but honestly, not carrying the vehicle license doesn't count as driving without a license as long as you have your driver's license. However, the risks are significant. In case of an accident, police handling would take more time, and insurance claims might also be problematic. Later, I specifically set a phone reminder to check my documents before getting in the car. After developing this habit, I feel much more at ease while driving—safety comes first, after all. I suggest everyone not to find it troublesome, as small things can lead to big troubles.
As a new driver who just got my license, I once got too excited and forgot to bring my vehicle registration certificate. Some friends in the group said it didn't matter, but after checking the traffic regulations, I found it's really not okay - a 200 yuan fine is considered light. Although it doesn't affect the legality of driving, it's really awkward when stopped by police and could lead to delays if the car gets towed. After learning this lesson, I now always check my pocket to confirm the documents are there before driving. If you encounter similar problems, go to the police station immediately to handle it - don't try to tough it out. For daily trips, it's best to keep your documents fixed in the glove compartment - preventing small issues saves a lot of trouble. Safe driving isn't just about skills, it's about habit formation.
