What does a local driver's license mean?
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Local driver's license means it is issued and inspected locally. The following are specific details about driver's license: 1. Function: A driver's license is a legal document that permits a motor vehicle to be driven on the road, containing detailed information about the vehicle and its owner. 2. Regulations: Drivers must operate motor vehicles according to the vehicle types specified on their driver's license, and must carry both the driver's license and vehicle registration certificate when driving. Driving a motor vehicle on the road without carrying a driver's license or vehicle registration certificate will result in a 1-point deduction and temporary vehicle seizure until valid documents are provided.
When I first got my driver's license, I was also confused about the concept of a local license. Simply put, it's a driver's license obtained from the vehicle management office in your registered residence or long-term residence. For example, if I have a Shandong ID and got my license at the Jinan Vehicle Management Office, it's considered a local license within Shandong Province. But if I drive to Beijing, my license would be treated as a non-local one there. Local licenses are more convenient for renewal or replacement, and annual reviews can be done directly at the local vehicle management office. However, now you can renew your license anywhere in the country as long as you bring your ID card, old driver's license, and medical examination certificate. This is much more convenient than in my dad's time—he used to have to go back to his hometown to handle the paperwork.
The driver's license I obtained last year in Guangzhou is considered a local one. Actually, it mainly depends on whether the place where you got the license is your habitual residence. If you've lived in the city where you study for more than six months, you can apply with your student ID or residence permit, and the license you receive will be considered local. For example, when I took the test during my university years in Wuhan, it was directly treated as a local license. However, it's worth noting that operations like upgrading to a C1 license are best handled at the issuing location. My roommate, who got his license in his hometown and then transferred it to Wuhan, had to travel between both places for the license renewal medical check. Now, the 12123 app can check the file's location of origin, which is quite convenient.
