Can You Drive Without Receiving Your Driver's License?
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No. Driving without receiving your driver's license is considered unlicensed driving. Article 99 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a driver's license, or while the license is revoked or temporarily suspended, may result in a fine and up to 15 days of detention. There are ten possible scenarios that constitute unlicensed driving or are treated as such: Not having a driver's license; illegally obtaining a license without passing the required tests; having a license that is canceled or revoked; obtaining a license illegally without meeting the driving conditions (age and health status); driving with an expired license; driving while the license is temporarily suspended; using a military or armed police driver's license to operate a civilian motor vehicle; driving in China with a foreign driver's license; driving a vehicle beyond the permitted vehicle class; or failing to carry the driver's license while driving. Time to Receive the Driver's License: Some can receive their license immediately after passing the test, while others may experience delays. Typically, it takes about a week to receive the license. In areas with lower efficiency, it might take longer, usually around 15 days. Methods to Receive the Driver's License: There are several ways to receive the license: immediate issuance after passing the test; mailing to the individual; self-pickup at the driving school; or self-pickup at the vehicle management office. Receiving the license immediately after passing the test is the most convenient option. If that's not possible, choose the most convenient method available.
