Is it mandatory to carry the original vehicle license when driving?
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It is mandatory to carry the original vehicle license when driving. The driver must carry the vehicle license of the vehicle owner. Below is the relevant information: 1. Relevant regulations: According to Article 11 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China', when driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle license plate must be displayed, the inspection qualification mark and insurance mark must be placed, and the vehicle license must be carried in the vehicle. 2. Reason: The vehicle license verification system can verify and compare the authenticity of the motor vehicle, query vehicle information, and provide travel safety guarantees. By simply entering the basic information of the motor vehicle into the system, the authenticity of the vehicle can be verified. If the information matches, other details of the motor vehicle can also be checked.
I've been driving for over 20 years and learned this the hard way - you must carry the original vehicle license when driving, it's an ironclad traffic regulation. If stopped by police without it, you may face warnings, fines or even vehicle impoundment, with serious cases affecting insurance claims. Once I forgot mine in a rush and nearly got fined 200 yuan during a routine check, only avoiding trouble by cooperating politely. The original is the only legal proof of vehicle ownership, far more valid than copies or photos - it speeds up accident resolution. While e-licenses are trialed in some cities, they're unreliable with network or device failures. My advice: store it permanently in your car (like the glovebox) and don't move it casually. Safety lies in details - carrying proper documents prevents headaches.
As a newly licensed driver who tends to be careless, I've engraved one rule in my mind: always carry the original vehicle license when driving. The regulations clearly require the original document for police inspections to avoid fines. A friend once tried using a photocopy for convenience and got lectured before being let go, but the official standard favors originals for reliability. While digital copies or app storage might work in emergencies, they're not widely accepted and carry risks. I keep my license in a fixed spot in the car to prevent forgetful panic. Related scenarios like accident claims show missing originals delay insurance processes. Bottom line: simpler is better – driving with the proper paperwork saves hassle.
