Is there a difference between unlicensed driving and not having obtained a driving qualification?
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There is a difference between unlicensed driving and not having obtained a driving qualification. The differences between unlicensed driving and not having obtained a driving qualification: Unlicensed driving refers to operating a motor vehicle without a driving qualification, which may result in fines and possible detention if caught. Not carrying a driver's license while driving means the driver is qualified to drive but simply forgot to bring the license, which incurs a fine and a one-point deduction. The hazards of unlicensed driving: If a traffic accident is caused by the fault of the unlicensed driver, they shall bear full responsibility. For road traffic accidents caused by the fault of both or multiple parties, a comprehensive analysis should be conducted based on the actions of each party and the severity of their faults, and they shall respectively bear primary, equal, or secondary responsibility. If none of the parties are at fault for causing the road traffic accident, meaning no party is responsible for the accident, and if one party intentionally causes the road traffic accident, the other party shall not bear responsibility.
I've been driving for over twenty years and have seen many incidents caused by driving without a license. Unlicensed driving refers to operating a vehicle without ever obtaining any driver's license, which is absolutely illegal. The scope of not having driving qualifications is broader, which may include situations like your license has expired but you didn't renew it, or you failed the test and thus couldn't obtain the qualification. In reality, the penalties for both cases are severe when caught by traffic police, with fines starting at least a few hundred yuan, and possibly even a few days of detention. Worse still, insurance will refuse to pay if an accident occurs, leaving you to cover all costs out of pocket, and it's easy for lives to be lost. So don't be lazy, honestly go and get your driver's license, learn the skills before hitting the road—that's being responsible. Remember, in the eyes of the law, they are quite similar, but the subtle difference lies in the status of the driver's license.
