Is the Beidou Card Mandatory for Drivers?
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Drivers operating medium-sized or large trucks are required to obtain a Beidou card. Failure to do so may result in penalties imposed by transportation authorities. According to the "Road Transport Vehicle Dynamic Supervision and Management Regulations," if the Beidou satellite positioning system on the vehicle is malfunctioning, the vehicle cannot be used for transportation. Violations of this regulation may incur a fine of 800 RMB. However, more severe penalties ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB apply for illegal activities such as damaging the device, interfering with, or blocking signals. Below are the relevant details: 1. Explanation of the Beidou Card: Most Beidou recorders will prompt the driver to log in after inserting the driver information card. To verify if the driver card is functioning correctly, a small receipt can be printed to check the driver's information, including the driver's license number and name. If discrepancies are found, the driver can prepare their ID card, vehicle registration, and operating permit to visit the local Beidou service provider for adjustments or corrections. Some regions support electronic or online processing. 2. User Information: The Beidou card must contain the driver's own information. If the Beidou driver card does not match the driver's identity and is discovered by traffic police, penalties ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB may be imposed, along with orders for rectification, as per relevant regulations when the actual driver's identity does not match the information on the IC card inserted into the Beidou terminal.