Can You Drive with Only a Driver's License and No Vehicle License?
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You cannot drive with only a driver's license and no vehicle license. Below is an introduction to obtaining a vehicle license: Process for obtaining a vehicle license: Currently, replacing a vehicle license no longer requires providing vehicle photos. Only the owner's identity information is needed. After scanning and reading the owner's ID card, staff can complete online verification, review, and other 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. Points to note when obtaining a vehicle license: It is important to note that once an online application for replacement or renewal of a vehicle license is submitted successfully, it cannot be canceled. Replacing a lost vehicle license does not require providing the original damaged vehicle license, whereas renewing a vehicle license requires submitting the original damaged license. Mailing is two-way, and the cost is doubled.
I've been driving a taxi for almost ten years, and I know very well that all necessary documents must be carried when driving. The driver's license represents my technical qualification to operate a vehicle, but the vehicle registration certificate is like the car's ID card, proving its legal identity. Without the vehicle registration certificate, if stopped by traffic police, according to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law,' the penalty can range from a fine of 200 to 500 yuan to the temporary seizure of the vehicle, affecting travel and work. I remember last year when a passenger borrowed a car and forgot to bring the registration certificate—no amount of explanation helped when they were pulled over, resulting in a delayed trip and a fine. The lesson taught me that developing a habit of checking is crucial; always glance at the document pouch before getting in the car to ensure the registration certificate isn't missing. This not only avoids legal risks but also ensures smooth insurance processing in case of an accident, safeguarding security. In short, the driver's license only addresses the ability to drive, while the vehicle registration certificate ensures the car is compliant for the road.
