Do Traffic Police Recognize the 12123 Electronic Driver's License?
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Traffic police do recognize the 12123 electronic driver's license, but only in certain regions where it has been implemented. Since the electronic driver's license has not been rolled out nationwide, it is not universally accepted across the country, and cross-regional recognition may fail. If you forget to bring your physical driver's license when traveling across regions, you may still be fined even if you present the electronic version. Implemented Regions: As of 2019, only cities like Guangzhou, Harbin, Wenzhou, Yunnan, Nanjing, and Jinhua have fully adopted the electronic driver's license. Not Universally Applicable: The electronic driver's license is a local convenience measure and is only valid within the administrative area where it was issued. Although it can replace the physical driver's license in some cases, it is not yet universally applicable—for example, it cannot be used on highways.
From my driving experience, the 12123 electronic driver's license is indeed recognized by traffic police. I've been checked both in the city and on the elevated roads, and every time I showed the electronic version on my phone, the traffic police nodded and let me pass. This is thanks to the policy uniformly promoted by the Ministry of Public Security, which was officially implemented as early as 2022, declaring it a national-level legal document. It's super convenient to use: download the APP, upload your identity information for review, and once approved, you can generate an electronic driver's license. It offers many benefits: no need to worry about forgetting the paper version, and you can also handle traffic violations and pay fines on the APP, saving time and effort. But a reminder: make sure your phone has power and signal, as rural or remote areas may have unstable signals. Overall, it represents the digital progress of traffic management, and I believe it will become widespread in all aspects in the future. As a driver, learning and using more is an advantage.
