What are the penalties for causing an accident while driving without a license?
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Penalties for causing an accident while driving without a license: 1. Administrative penalties: A fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan may be imposed, and detention may also be applied; 2. Criminal penalties: If driving without a license results in a major responsibility traffic accident, causing serious injury to one or more persons, it constitutes the crime of causing traffic casualties; 3. Compensation liability: Driving without a license does not increase compensation liability, but both compulsory traffic insurance and commercial insurance for the driven motor vehicle will refuse to pay, and all losses that should be borne will be entirely the responsibility of the driver. The full name of a driver's license is motor vehicle driving license, also known as a driver's license, which is a legal certificate issued by the management department after allowing individuals to learn to drive motor vehicles legally, mastering traffic regulations and driving skills, and passing the examination, permitting them to drive certain types of motor vehicles.
I heard about this from a friend. Driving without a license is illegal in the first place, and it becomes even more problematic when an accident occurs. In China, traffic police will first handle the accident, and when determining liability, the party driving without a license will definitely bear the majority of the responsibility. As for fines, they start at 200 to 2,000 RMB, and you could even face detention for up to 15 days. If the accident is serious and involves injuries, it escalates to criminal liability, handled as the crime of causing a traffic accident, with possible sentences ranging from several months to several years. The key point is that without a driver's license, the insurance company won't cover vehicle damage or the other party's losses at all—everything has to be paid out of pocket. I think it's just not worth it—high risk aside, it also affects your ability to get a license in the future. My advice is to consult a lawyer first if you find yourself in such a situation, and don’t hastily assume responsibility.
