How Many Driver's Licenses Can Be Bound to One Vehicle?
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A vehicle can be bound to 3 driver's licenses. According to the new traffic regulations, within a one-year cycle, one license can deduct points for a maximum of 3 vehicles, and one vehicle can accept point deductions from up to 3 driver's licenses. Relevant regulations stipulate that if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must, within 15 days, attend a seven-day course on road traffic safety laws and regulations at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the course, the vehicle management office shall conduct a test on road traffic safety laws and regulations within 20 days. If the driver passes the test, the penalty points will be cleared, and the original driver's license will be returned. If the driver fails the test, they must continue to attend the course and retake the test. If the driver refuses to attend the course or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driver's license.
I'm often asked about linking vehicles to driver's licenses. Legally speaking, a vehicle registration only has one primary owner, but multiple authorized drivers can be added for actual use. This involves national traffic regulations. For example, in China, vehicle owners can register multiple family members or friends as legal drivers in the traffic management system, with an upper limit typically around 5 people depending on regional policies. Insurance must also cover these authorized drivers; otherwise, claims may be denied in case of accidents. When adding authorized drivers, a copy of the driver's license must be provided and verified to ensure all drivers hold valid credentials. Adding too many authorized drivers may lead to dispersed liability, so it's recommended to only include frequent and experienced drivers. This process can be conveniently completed through online platforms or the vehicle management office.
As a car owner with years of driving experience, I always bind multiple driver's licenses when sharing the vehicle with family members. Theoretically, a single car can have quite a few licenses added—for instance, both spouses plus several adult children—to facilitate driving rotation or emergency situations. The era of car-sharing takes this even further, with a single vehicle able to bind dozens of users via an app, allowing different people to unlock and drive by scanning a QR code. The key is to ensure each bound license is genuine, valid, and belongs to someone with good driving habits. I recommend regular checks to avoid adding inexperienced drivers or those unfamiliar with road conditions to prevent safety risks. The binding process is simple, requiring only app or system authorization, but the responsibility ultimately falls on the vehicle owner.
From an insurance perspective, there is usually a limit on the number of driver's licenses that can be linked to a vehicle, typically 4-5, depending on the specific insurer's policy. Adding authorized drivers can reduce the risk of claim denial for undeclared driving, but binding too many may increase premiums. As a vehicle owner, I always check the rules when adding drivers to ensure all associated licenses are qualified and reliable. Not binding licenses may lead to disputes in case of accidents, which is particularly important for family vehicles or car-sharing scenarios with friends. The insurance system supports efficient management, but don't overdo it to avoid issues.
