Can the old driver's license still be used after obtaining a replacement?
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After obtaining a replacement driver's license, the original license becomes invalid and cannot be used anymore. According to Article 123 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: If the original driver's license is lost and the original license is found after obtaining a replacement, the driver must surrender the original license to the vehicle management office or destroy it personally, and is not allowed to use both licenses simultaneously. Below are the relevant details: Required Materials: If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, the driver must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the original license was issued. The application must include a completed form and submission of relevant documents and proofs, such as the driver's identity proof and a written statement declaring the loss of the driver's license. If the application meets the requirements, the vehicle management office should issue a replacement driver's license within one day. Related Penalties: If the driver continues to use the invalidated original license in violation of regulations, the public security traffic management department will impose a fine and confiscate the original license.
