Can the old driver's license still be used after a replacement is issued for a lost one?
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No, it cannot be used. Here is the relevant information: 1. Article 123 of the Ministry of Public Security's regulations stipulates: If the original driver's license is lost and a replacement is issued, but the original is later found, the driver must surrender the original license to the vehicle management office or destroy it themselves. It is not permitted to use both licenses simultaneously. 2. Replacement: If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, the driver must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued. The application must include a completed application form and the following documents: the driver's identity proof; a written statement declaring the loss of the driver's license. If all requirements are met, the vehicle management office should issue a replacement driver's license within one day.
I've studied traffic regulations, and after obtaining a replacement driver's license, the old one definitely can't be used anymore because it's legally invalid. Traffic police can check your new license information through the electronic system. Using the old license would be considered driving without a valid license, which could result in fines or demerit points if caught, and may even affect insurance claims. I remember a friend who tried to use his old license he found before getting a replacement for convenience, and ended up getting a warning and a ticket during a check. The DMV clearly states that the old license becomes invalid when issuing a replacement, and only the new license number will be shown in the system. For safety, it's best to destroy or surrender the old license to avoid potential issues. If an accident occurs while using the old license and the police determine it's invalid, the responsible party won't be able to claim compensation or get protection, leading to greater losses. So don't take chances - using the new license properly is the safest approach.
