Can You Drive with a Driver's License but Without a Vehicle License?

[LeAaron]

You cannot drive with only a driver's license and without a vehicle license. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," when driving a motor vehicle on the road, you must carry both the driver's license and the vehicle license, and place the inspection label, insurance label, and vehicle license plate as required. Below is a detailed introduction to the process of obtaining a vehicle license: Process of Obtaining a Vehicle License: Currently, when replacing a vehicle license, you no longer need to provide vehicle photos. You only need to provide the owner's identity information. After scanning and reading the owner's ID card, the staff can complete online verification and review procedures for the owner's identity and vehicle information through the integrated service platform, eliminating the need to drive to the site for verification and photography. Precautions for Obtaining a Vehicle License: It should be noted that once an online application for replacement or renewal of a vehicle license is submitted successfully, it cannot be canceled. For a replacement vehicle license, you do not need to provide the original damaged vehicle license, whereas for a renewal, you must provide the original damaged license. The mailing service is a two-way delivery, and the cost is doubled.

[OAndrew]

I've been driving for several years, and I remember one time when my friend forgot to bring the vehicle license. He insisted that I drive his car to the repair shop, but we got pulled over by the police halfway. At the time, I had my driver's license, but the officer immediately issued a ticket and deducted points when he saw the missing vehicle license. He explained that the vehicle license is a crucial document proving the car's legal identity—driving without it is like driving without an ID card. The law requires drivers to carry both their driver's license and vehicle license while driving. The vehicle license ensures the car is registered and insured, so the insurance company will cover damages in case of an accident. If you only have a driver's license, the car could be unregistered or stolen, posing significant risks. Now, I always remind myself to check that both documents are in order before driving—it's not worth the hassle of fines or, worse, being fully liable in an accident.