What are the consequences for minors driving motor vehicles?
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Minors are unable to obtain a driver's license, thus it is considered unlicensed driving. Below is more information regarding unlicensed driving of motor vehicles: 1. Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, or when the driver's license is revoked or temporarily suspended, will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan and may also include detention for up to 15 days. 2. If the driver does not carry the motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of whether the driver commits any traffic violations during the journey, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority shall impound the motor vehicle and require the driver to provide the driver's license. Different actions will be taken based on the circumstances of the provided driver's license. (1) If the provided driver's license is genuine, legal, and no traffic violations were committed while driving, a warning or a fine of 20-200 yuan will be issued, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. (2) If the provided driver's license is genuine and legal but traffic violations were committed while driving, penalties will be imposed based on the violations and the failure to carry the driver's license, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned. (3) If the driver cannot provide a genuine and legal motor vehicle driver's license, it will be considered unlicensed driving, and penalties may be imposed as per the above circumstances.
Having driven for so many years, I've seen quite a few cases where underage kids sneakily drive and get caught. According to traffic laws, this is no small matter—traffic police will stop them immediately upon discovery, issue fines typically ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan, and impound the vehicle on the spot, prohibiting further use. If the car belongs to their parents, the parents also face consequences, possibly being called in for a reprimand or even fined. What's more troublesome is that such behavior leaves a record, affecting future opportunities to obtain a driver's license. I always remind everyone that the age requirement of 18 to drive is there for a reason: inexperienced driving can easily lead to accidents, harming oneself and others. So it's best to honestly wait until you're of age to learn driving—safety first.
As parents, what I fear most is my child being reckless and driving. If an accident really happens, the police will issue a ticket directly, costing a lot of money, and the car may also be impounded. I would then have to pay fines to retrieve the car and undergo education. The government emphasizes that this is highly illegal. If the child repeatedly offends, I would have to bear supervisory responsibility, and the school would also criticize. Society calls on parents to communicate more with their children, explaining the high risks of driving and how unlicensed driving can harm both themselves and others. It's best to lock up the car keys at home and not give children the opportunity. Everyone agrees that safety is the most important thing, to avoid causing major disasters.
