Do I need to bring both the vehicle license and driver's license?
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When driving, both the vehicle license and driver's license must be carried. Here is relevant information: 1. Basic information: The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driving license'. It is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills, and those lacking such skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive arbitrarily. Generally, people cannot drive on the road without a license. 2. Permit certificate: A driver who has mastered safe driving techniques is allowed to drive vehicles on the road, and this permit is the 'driver's license'. This indicates that a driver's license is a type of 'permit certificate'.
You must carry the vehicle license and driver's license when driving, as this is a mandatory requirement of traffic regulations. The vehicle license proves your car is legally registered, containing owner information, vehicle model, and annual inspection records; the driver's license proves you're qualified to drive and must be presented upon inspection. If stopped by police without both documents, you may face a fine of 20 to 200 yuan plus 1 penalty point. I learned this the hard way—when young, I forgot my vehicle license and got fined 100 yuan with my car impounded for half a day, causing delays. I recommend keeping both documents in a dedicated car pouch, not pockets where they're easily lost. Losing them means troublesome reapplication at the DMV. Some cities now accept mobile e-documents, but police in poor-signal areas don't recognize them—physical copies remain safest. Develop this good habit from your first driving day.
Having driven for over a decade, I know full well that the vehicle license and driver's license must always be carried. The vehicle license is the car's identity, like its birth certificate; the driver's license proves your ability to drive. Police conduct random checks on the road, and missing either document can result in fines or penalty points. I remember when I first bought my car, thinking it was fine to leave them at home. Then, during a minor accident when I didn't have them, the traffic police fined me an extra 50 yuan, and it even affected the insurance claim. Now, I keep them in a fixed spot in the glove compartment—safe and convenient. Checking that both documents are in place before heading out has become second nature over time. Don't underestimate this; having them when checked can save a lot of trouble. Some friends suggest trying electronic versions, but enforcement varies by location, making it risky. The old-fashioned way is still the most reliable.
