What are the consequences of being caught by traffic police without a vehicle license on the road?
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The consequence of being caught by traffic police without a vehicle license on the road is that the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain the motor vehicle, issue a warning, and impose a fine and penalty points. The following is relevant information about the driver's license: 1. Introduction to the driver's license: The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as the "driving license," which is the certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. 2. Classification of driver's licenses: The current driver's licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1 driver's license, A2 driver's license, A3 driver's license, B1 driver's license, B2 driver's license, C1 driver's license, C2 driver's license, C3 driver's license, C4 driver's license, C5 driver's license, D driver's license, E driver's license, F driver's license, M driver's license, N driver's license, P driver's license.
I once got pulled over without my vehicle license, so I know how real this situation is. The vehicle license proves you own the car—forgetting it or losing it can land you in hot water when stopped by police. Typically, they'll grill you about the car's origins. Even after confirming you didn't steal it, they'll still penalize you. Minimum fine is 200 yuan, plus up to 12 points deducted from your license (equivalent to temporary suspension). Your car might get impounded too, forcing you to replace the documents, pay fees, and reclaim it—a half-day or multi-day hassle that disrupts work. Worse, if you fail to replace a lost license and get caught again, penalties escalate. My advice: always check you've got your three key documents before driving, and keep digital copies on your phone as backup.
