How to Handle Being Hit While Driving Without a License?
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There are several scenarios when being hit while driving without a license: 1. Penalties for unlicensed driving under the new traffic law: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, having the license revoked, or during the period when the license is temporarily suspended may result in a fine and possibly detention for up to 15 days. 2. For not carrying the motor vehicle driver's license: Regardless of whether the driver has violated any traffic laws during driving, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority should impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide the driver's license. Different actions will be taken based on the circumstances of the provided driver's license.
Last time my relative experienced this – driving without a license and getting rear-ended. He was completely stunned at the moment but immediately did three things: first, moved the car to the roadside, turned on the hazard lights, and set up the warning triangle to prevent secondary accidents; second, directly called the police to report the situation and cooperated with the ambulance to send the injured to the hospital; third, honestly admitted to not having a driver’s license when the police arrived. In the end, although the other party was mainly at fault, he was still fined 2,000 yuan and detained for ten days, and had to pay out of pocket for the other party’s car repairs. The most troublesome part was that all subsequent insurance claims were denied, and legal fees alone cost nearly 10,000 yuan. The painful lesson is: never touch the steering wheel without a license—wait until you’ve passed the test and gotten your license; it’s much less hassle on the road that way.
Last time I took a taxi, I heard the driver talking about this. He said the most crucial thing in a car accident is to ensure safety first. You should quickly pull over, turn on the hazard lights, and get everyone out of the car and behind the guardrail. If anyone is injured, call 120 immediately—saving lives is the priority, regardless of whether you have a license or not. When the police arrive, proactively explain your unlicensed status and cooperate with the investigation, including blood tests if required. As for compensation, you'll likely have to accept the loss because neither compulsory traffic insurance nor commercial insurance covers unlicensed driving. You'll have to pay for vehicle repairs and medical expenses out of pocket. In the end, you might even face detention, ranging from five days to half a month. Remember, don't flee the scene—that would make the situation even worse!
A community mediator once told me about a similar case. Three key steps: immediately call the traffic police (122) to report the accident location and injuries, and do not tamper with the scene while waiting for the officers. Voluntarily disclose the fact of driving without a license—typically, the unlicensed party will bear secondary liability in the determination of fault. Then, prepare to face penalties: a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan and up to 15 days of detention. Compensation is trickier; insurance companies will definitely refuse to pay, so you'll need to negotiate medical and repair costs with the other party yourself. Keep all receipts, and it's best to have a lawyer draft a compensation agreement. My advice: get your driver's license as soon as possible afterward—don't take chances.
