How to Drive a Motor Vehicle with a Lost Driver's License?
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If your motor vehicle driver's license is lost, you can still drive by preparing and submitting the required materials as specified by the local vehicle management office, following the necessary procedures, and paying the processing fee. Motor vehicle drivers can also authorize an agent to handle the renewal or replacement of their driver's license. The classifications of driver's licenses are as follows: 1. Category One: A1 for large buses and A3, B1, B2; A2 for tractors and B1, B2.M; A3 for city buses and C1; B1 for medium-sized buses and C1.M; B2 for large trucks and C1.M. 2. Category Two: C1 for small cars and C2, C3; C2 for small automatic transmission cars; C3 for low-speed trucks and C4; C4 for three-wheeled cars. 3. Category Three: D for regular three-wheeled motorcycles and E; E for regular two-wheeled motorcycles and F; F for light motorcycles; M for wheeled self-propelled machinery; N for trolleybuses; P for trams.
Never drive on the road after losing your driver's license, as driving without carrying the document is illegal. If caught by the police, you could face a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, and may also receive penalty points or even detention—not to mention being fully liable for any accidents and compensation. I recommend stopping the car immediately, calling the 122 traffic police hotline to report the loss, or going online to the traffic management app to fill in the lost item information. Head to the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement license, bringing along a copy of your ID card and a photo. Paying a small fee of around a few dozen yuan will get it done, and you’ll usually receive the new license the same day or the next. For a temporary solution, check if your local area offers an electronic driver’s license service—register and use the QR code as a substitute. It’s best to keep a photocopy in the glove compartment as a backup and make it a habit to check that you have all necessary documents before driving. Safety first—don’t take risks.