Can someone else use my lost driver's license to deduct points?
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If your driver's license is lost and picked up by someone else, it can potentially be used to deduct points. A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driving license, is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. Here are the details: Overview: Legally, it is not permitted for someone else to use a found driver's license to handle traffic violation point deductions. A driver's license is strictly for the use of the licensed driver only. If your driver's license is lost, you should immediately apply for a new one. Additional Information: When a motor vehicle driving license is lost, the driver should apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority. The application requires filling out a form and submitting relevant documents and proofs.
Last time I lost my driver's license, I was also worried about this and specifically asked a traffic police friend. For deducting points from a driver's license, the person must be present in person, with ID card scanning and facial recognition. If the staff finds any inconsistency during comparison, they simply won't proceed. Nowadays, all traffic violation handling points are equipped with high-definition cameras. Anyone trying to use someone else's license to take the blame would be caught instantly. However, if the person who found it really tries, it might waste your time, and worse, they might use the license for other troublesome purposes, like forging identity to conduct business. So, I quickly went to the DMV to apply for a replacement license, which automatically invalidates the old one, and also filed a record on the 12123 app. Remember, after getting the replacement, keep the receipt safe immediately—it has the filing date proving your liability cutoff time.
