What are the penalties for forgetting to bring a driver's license under the 2019 traffic regulations?
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2019 new traffic regulations penalty standards for forgetting to bring a driver's license: If a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a motor vehicle license plate, inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, or does not carry the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding license, mark, or complete the necessary procedures, and may impose penalties according to regulations. Article 28 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates: A motor vehicle driver shall not drive a motor vehicle if their driver's license is lost, damaged, expired, seized, temporarily suspended, or if their penalty points reach 12.
I remember one year when I went out driving and forgot to bring my driver's license. Later, I was checked by a traffic officer who informed me that according to the new traffic regulations in 2019, this situation doesn't count as unlicensed driving, but a fine would be imposed, usually ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. I was fined 50 yuan and was asked to pull over. Fortunately, I promptly had my family take a photo of my electronic license and send it to me via my phone. After verification by the traffic officer, I was allowed to go. They usually impound the vehicle until you can present your license to resolve the issue. This incident taught me a lesson—I now always keep my driver's license in a fixed spot in my wallet or take a photo to store on my phone for easy access. Electronic driver's licenses are accepted in most cities and can also be checked on apps, preventing the same mistake from happening again. After all, safety comes first. In short, it's not a big hassle, but you need to address it promptly to avoid worse consequences.
