How many points are deducted for driving a motor vehicle without carrying the vehicle license?
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The penalties for not carrying the driver's license while driving are as follows: 1. According to Article 19 and Article 90 of the Traffic Law, drivers must operate motor vehicles within the scope of their licensed vehicle types; they must carry their motor vehicle driver's license when driving. Violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will result in a warning or a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. Typically, a fine of 50 yuan is imposed. 2. According to the regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying an inspection compliance mark, insurance mark, or without carrying the vehicle license or motor vehicle driver's license will result in a deduction of 1 point.
That time I drove to handle some business and forgot to bring the vehicle license, only to be stopped by traffic police on the spot. They deducted 1 point and fined me 100 yuan. Although the point deduction wasn't much, I felt quite regretful - if only I'd developed the habit of checking documents before driving. The vehicle license proves the car's ownership identity. Without it during accidents or traffic checks, processing becomes sluggish and could lead to bigger troubles. It's best to keep documents in a fixed spot in the car, like the glove compartment or a dedicated holder, avoiding high-temperature areas to prevent damage. This 1 point might seem minor, but accumulating to 12 points means retaking the driving test - wasting time and money, totally not worth it. I suggest everyone learn a little trick like I did: keep electronic copies on your phone, though police might not accept them, so carrying physical copies is safest.
