What are the penalties for driving without a driver's license?
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Driving without carrying a driver's license will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan imposed by the traffic management department of the public security authority, and may also be subject to detention for up to 15 days. To apply for a motor vehicle driver's license, one must meet the driving permit conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council; after passing the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driver's license. If you forget your driver's license when stopped by traffic police: You can enter your driver's license information in the Alipay mobile app to find your electronic driver's license, which will then direct you to the car owner services page for direct binding. Providing ID: If you forget to carry your driver's license and are stopped by traffic police who check for your driving license and vehicle registration, you can provide your driver's license number (ID number) for the police to verify. Many cities currently allow this practice without imposing fines or penalty points. However, if you forget your driver's license, the electronic version is only valid when no traffic accidents occur. The two essential documents for driving on the road are the driver's license and vehicle registration, which effectively prove that the car is legally and compliantly driven.
Once I was in a hurry and forgot to bring my driver's license when going out, and was stopped by a traffic police officer for inspection. I was really panicked at that time. The officer asked me to provide my ID number, and after checking the system to confirm that I indeed had a license, I was let off. In the end, I was fined 50 yuan and had 1 point deducted from my license, plus a half-hour lecture. If I had encountered a stricter officer, my car might have been impounded directly. So now I keep an electronic copy of my driver's license and a photo of it on my phone, and Alipay can also generate electronic documents. Actually, driving without a physical license is not considered unlicensed driving, but the penalties are similar—both involve fines and point deductions. Everyone, remember to check your little blue booklet before heading out to save time and money.
