What are the penalties for using an original driver's license?
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After a driver replaces their driver's license, the original license becomes invalid and must not be used further. If a driver continues to use the original license in violation of regulations, the traffic management department of the public security authority will impose a fine and confiscate the original license. In cases where the original license was lost and later found after a replacement was issued, the driver must surrender the original license to the vehicle management office or destroy it themselves, and must not use both licenses simultaneously. Currently, each driver's license has a unique serial number and is managed with computer traceability. After a driver applies for a replacement license, the original license and its serial number will be marked as invalid in the driver's license management system. If the original license is later found and is still within its validity period, it must still be destroyed and cannot be used. If a driver's license is lost, there is no need to report the loss. The driver only needs to bring relevant documents to the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement. During the replacement process, a copy of the ID card will be required, along with a statement on the copy declaring the loss of the original license, to complete the replacement procedure. Additionally, it is important to note that when replacing a driver's license, the accumulated demerit points in the scoring cycle must not reach twelve. This ensures a smooth replacement process. If the replacement is due to damage to the original license, the original will be confiscated on the spot.
