How many points are deducted for driving a motor vehicle without a driver's license?
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Driving without a driver's license will result in a deduction of one point, and the traffic police will temporarily detain the motor vehicle and issue a warning or impose a fine. Requirements for driving a motor vehicle: Drivers should operate a motor vehicle according to the type of vehicle specified on their driver's license; when driving a motor vehicle, they must carry their driver's license with them. Legal basis: Article 19 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that driving a motor vehicle requires obtaining a driver's license in accordance with the law. To apply for a motor vehicle driver's license, one must meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department under the State Council; after passing the examination, the traffic management department of the public security organ will issue a driver's license of the corresponding category. Those who hold a foreign motor vehicle driver's license and meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department under the State Council, and pass the assessment by the traffic management department of the public security organ, may be issued a Chinese motor vehicle driver's license. Drivers should operate a motor vehicle according to the type of vehicle specified on their driver's license; when driving a motor vehicle, they must carry their driver's license with them. No unit or individual other than the traffic management department of the public security organ may confiscate or detain a motor vehicle driver's license.
That day I was in a hurry riding my motorcycle and forgot to bring my driver's license. Got stopped by the police, lost 1 point and got fined 200 yuan – what a loss! I remember the law clearly states that driving without carrying your license, whether it's a motorcycle or car, results in a 1-point deduction, aiming to remind everyone to verify identity for safe driving. Similar offenses like unlicensed driving are even more severe – straight 12-point deduction plus detention. So now I've developed the habit of always putting my license in my bag before heading out, or keeping an electronic copy as backup on my phone. Safety first – losing points is minor, but the bigger worry is the hassle if you can't clarify things in an accident. We daily riders should learn from this lesson – don't lose big for small gains.
