Can you drive without a driver's license?
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Driving without a driver's license is not allowed. Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates the following penalties for not carrying a driver's license: Regardless of whether the driver has violated any traffic laws while driving, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority shall impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide their driver's license. Then, based on the situation of the driver's license provided, the following actions will be taken: If the driver provides a driver's license and has no other violations while driving, they will be given a warning or fined, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. If the driver provides a driver's license but has committed violations while driving, they will be penalized based on the nature of the violations and the failure to carry the driver's license, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. If the driver fails to provide a driver's license, they will be penalized for driving without a license. Penalties for driving without a license: For those who "have not obtained a motor vehicle driver's license," Article 99 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: a fine and detention for up to 15 days. Special note: For those who do not carry a motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of whether the driver has violated any traffic laws while driving, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority shall impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide their driver's license. Different actions will be taken based on the situation of the driver's license provided. If the provided driver's license is genuine, legal, and the driver has not committed any violations while driving, a warning or fine will be issued, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. If the provided driver's license is genuine and legal but the driver has committed violations while driving, penalties will be imposed based on the nature of the violations and the failure to carry the driver's license, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. If the driver cannot provide a genuine and legal motor vehicle driver's license, it will be considered as driving without a license and handled accordingly. For those who borrow a vehicle without owning one and cause an accident, it will be treated as a criminal offense. For intentionally obscuring, damaging, or not installing the motor vehicle license plate as required, penalties will be imposed according to Article 90 of this law. Article 90 stipulates that motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will be given a warning or fined. If this law has other stipulations, penalties will be imposed accordingly. For motor vehicles driven on the road without carrying the vehicle license or driver's license, one point will be deducted. Motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will have one point deducted: Driving a motor vehicle without using lights as required. Driving a motor vehicle without yielding as required. Driving a motor vehicle with cargo exceeding the prescribed length, width, or height. Driving a motor vehicle on the road without carrying the inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, vehicle license, or driver's license. Driving without a license can be categorized into the following situations (any one of these can be considered as driving without a license): Motor vehicle drivers who have not undergone specialized driving training and examinations at a driving school and have not obtained a driver's license are considered as driving without a license. Drivers operating a motor vehicle that exceeds the permitted vehicle types specified in their driver's license (refer to the "Permitted Vehicle Types and Codes" table below for comparison) will be treated as driving without a license (e.g., someone with only a C license driving a B-licensed vehicle or someone with only a B license driving an A-licensed vehicle, etc.). Drivers who do not carry a driver's license that matches the type of vehicle they are driving will be considered as driving without a license.