
You can handle traffic violations without bringing your driver's license, but you need to bring your ID card to the traffic police department for inquiry and processing. Below is relevant information about handling vehicle violations: Processing time: According to traffic laws, after a motor vehicle commits a violation, it generally takes 3 to 7 days to be queried online or receive SMS notification, with the latest not exceeding 13 working days. The vehicle owner needs to go to the local traffic police station to handle the violation within 15 days after the violation occurs. Violation handling regulations: According to regulations, now deducting points requires pre-binding between the person and the vehicle. One person can bind a maximum of 5 motor vehicles, and one vehicle can bind a maximum of 3 drivers. If no binding is done, online violation handling won't work, and you must go to the violation handling window for processing.

As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I've encountered similar issues: forgetting my license when going to the traffic management office to handle violations, where staff clearly required the original document to proceed. The driver's license is an essential document proving driving identity; without it, the system can't record demerit points or fine details. I recommend always carrying it or keeping a copy in the car, as delaying processing may incur late fees or even affect vehicle inspections. Some places now support electronic license apps for upload processing, but most traditional counters still require the original. Making a habit of carrying your license saves hassle and ensures smooth completion of procedures. After learning my lesson, I now always check my document pouch before leaving, avoiding embarrassing return trips. Remembering that incident, I promptly handled the violation, keeping point deductions minimal. Generally, without the license, processing is impossible, requiring a trip back to retrieve it.

As a young person who drives frequently, I recently used a mobile app to handle a traffic violation captured by electronic surveillance. I simply uploaded a photo of my driver's license on the platform and it was done, without the need to present the physical document in person. However, when dealing with traffic violations at physical processing centers, they insist on verifying identity with the original document. Personal experience: I was once turned away for forgetting my license, wasting half a day to go home and retrieve it. Modern technology has indeed simplified online procedures, but in-person service windows still rely on physical licenses for verification. My advice: always carry your license or keep a scanned copy on your phone, as delayed violation processing leads to accumulating fines or even vehicle impoundment. Electronic licenses are being trialed in some cities and may become widespread in the future, but for now, carrying your physical license provides peace of mind.

In the car community, the core of handling traffic violations is verifying driver's license information. Without physical documents, you can't input the data into the system to complete procedures. It's common for drivers to forget their licenses and have to make round trips to retrieve them. Although some apps support photo uploads for processing, offline locations usually require physical documents to prevent misuse. It's recommended to keep a spare copy in your car to avoid delayed ticket processing and aggravated consequences due to missing documents. Simply put, bringing your driver's license is the safest approach.


