What are the penalties for riding a scooter without a license?
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Riding a scooter without a license will result in a certain fine and detention for up to 15 days. Here is additional information: 1. Penalties for driving without a license under traffic regulations: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, or when the driver's license has been revoked or temporarily suspended, will result in a certain fine and may also lead to detention for up to 15 days. If the driver does not carry the motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of whether the driver violates any traffic laws during the journey, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority shall impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide the driver's license. 2. Driving a motor vehicle according to the permitted vehicle type specified on the driver's license: When driving a motor vehicle, the driver must carry the motor vehicle driver's license. No unit or individual other than the traffic management department of the public security authority may confiscate or retain the motor vehicle driver's license.
I've seen many people riding scooters without a license, and they all regretted it later. The minimum fine for driving without a license is 200 yuan, and the maximum can be as high as 2,000 yuan. The key point is that the police may also detain you for 15 days and impound your vehicle on the spot. The penalties are so strict mainly because those without a license don’t understand traffic rules, and driving too fast can easily lead to accidents or rollovers. If an accident happens, you’ll bear full responsibility, paying a hefty compensation and even dragging your family into trouble. This will also leave a black mark in the public security system, affecting your future attempts to get a driver’s license or find a job, and even making insurance much more expensive. So why not just spend a few days in driving school, get an E-class license? Spend a few hundred yuan to learn safety rules, ride with peace of mind, and avoid painful fines. Protect yourself and take responsibility for others—don’t be lazy.
