Can Points Be Deducted for Traffic Violations If I Forgot My Driver's License?
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Forgetting to bring your driver's license does not prevent points from being deducted for traffic violations, but you must carry your ID card and inquire at the traffic police department. 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 an SMS notification, with the latest not exceeding 13 working days. The vehicle owner must report to the local traffic police team within 15 days of the violation to handle the matter. Violation Handling Regulations: According to regulations, points deduction now 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 processing will not work, and you must go to the violation handling window to process it.
That time when I went to handle the traffic violation, I forgot to bring my driver's license. The person at the counter straight up said they couldn't deduct points, and I'd have to come back another time with all the documents. Point deductions are tied to the driver's license record—without it, they can't confirm whose vehicle information it is, so naturally, they can't proceed. I had a speeding ticket ready to be processed and was in a hurry to get it done, but I didn't expect to have left my documents at home. In the end, I made a wasted trip. Later, I developed a habit of keeping a document pouch in the glove compartment, containing my driver's license, vehicle registration, and an ID card as a backup. Before driving out, I make it a point to check the pouch by touch to confirm everything's there. A word of advice: if you forget to bring them, some places may allow you to pay the fine first, but the point deduction will have to be delayed—don't count on getting away with it. Safe driving starts with the details, and prevention is far more important than fixing things afterward.
