What are the consequences of driving without a driver's license?
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Driving without a driver's license is not considered unlicensed driving but will result in a fine. The following is an introduction to the knowledge about unlicensed driving: 1. Definition: Unlicensed driving, as the name implies, refers to the act of driving a motor vehicle by a driver who has not obtained a driver's license, is driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type, or whose driver's license has expired without being replaced with the corresponding legal driving certificate. 2. Penalty: If a motor vehicle driver allows a person who has not obtained a motor vehicle driver's license or whose motor vehicle driver's license has been revoked or temporarily suspended to drive, the motor vehicle driver's license will be detained, and the motor vehicle driver's license may also be revoked.
The other day when I was dropping my kid off at school, I realized I left my driver's license at home and was quite nervous. But based on actual experience, as long as no accident occurs, it's usually not a big deal. When the police stop you for inspection, if you proactively explain the situation and cooperate with the check, they typically just give a warning or fine you 20-50 yuan. Nowadays, in many places, showing the electronic driver's license on your phone can also get you through. Last time in Shenzhen, I managed to pass by using the Traffic Management 12123 APP. However, be careful not to use someone else's license as a substitute—if caught, it's considered driving without a license, leading to immediate vehicle impoundment and detention. To be safe, it's best to have a family member take a photo of your license and send it to you as a backup, and remember to bring the physical license for the return trip.
