Can the original driver's license still be used after a replacement?
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After replacing the driver's license, the old one cannot be used. If you drive with the old license, it will be considered as driving without a license. According to Article 63 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, the motor vehicle driver shall apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority or elsewhere. After a motor vehicle driver replaces the driver's license, the original driver's license becomes invalid and must not be used anymore. During the period when a motor vehicle driver's license is legally seized, detained, or temporarily suspended, the motor vehicle driver cannot apply for a replacement. Therefore, after replacing the driver's license, the original one automatically becomes invalid! A driver's license is unique, and each license has a unique core code. Even if the new and old licenses look exactly the same, checking the core code will reveal whether it is a new or old license. If you drive with the old license, you will face the following penalties: Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": If a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a motor vehicle license plate, inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, or does not carry the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding documents, marks, or complete the necessary procedures, and may impose penalties according to Article 90 of this law. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" stipulate that motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will be penalized with one demerit point: Driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying the inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, or without carrying the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license. Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules shall be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. If there are other provisions in this law, penalties shall be imposed accordingly. Article 67 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicle drivers who commit any of the following acts shall be given a warning or fined 20 yuan: Not carrying the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license while driving; Driving a motor vehicle while the driver's license is lost or damaged.
