What are the penalties for driving without a license?

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VonHenry
07/24/25 4:29pm
The penalties for driving without a license include fines, demerit points, detention, and revocation of the driver's license. Here is more relevant information: 1. Specific penalties: (1) If a motor vehicle driver allows someone without a valid driver's license or whose license has been revoked or suspended to drive, the driver's license will be confiscated and may also be revoked. (2) Driving without a valid driver's license, or allowing someone without a valid license or whose license has been revoked or suspended to drive, will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 RMB by the traffic management department of the public security authority, and may also include detention for up to 15 days. 2. Special note: If a driver does not carry their driver's license while driving, regardless of whether they have violated any traffic laws, they are not allowed to continue driving. The traffic management department of the public security authority will impound the vehicle and require the driver to provide their license. Different actions will be taken based on the circumstances of the provided license.
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ColtonRose
08/11/25 9:06am
I once witnessed a friend getting caught by the police for driving without a license, and the consequences were severe. He was temporarily driving someone else's car to deliver something when he got pulled over halfway. The police immediately issued a fine of 2,000 yuan, impounded the car, and said he would have to spend 10 days in detention. Later, during a chat, he mentioned that he lost his job during that period and even had to compensate the car owner for the losses. Driving without a license isn't just a personal issue—it could lead to accidents, injuring pedestrians or even yourself, and the responsibility would be even greater. The law is very strict about this to protect everyone's safety, so don’t take risks for temporary convenience. Getting a driver's license isn’t actually hard; just spend some time learning. Safety should always come first. This incident taught me a lesson—always double-check if all your documents are in order before driving.
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