What does 'one license, one plate' mean?
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One license, one plate means that one driver's license can only be used to register one license plate. The following are specific details about the driver's license: 1. Function: The 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 type specified on their driver's license and must carry both the driver's license and vehicle registration certificate while driving. If caught driving without carrying the driver's license or vehicle registration certificate, the driver will be penalized with a 1-point deduction, and the vehicle will be temporarily impounded until valid documents are provided.
When friends ask me about this while driving, I tell them that 'one plate, one license' means every vehicle must have a license plate and a vehicle registration certificate. The license plate is the metal plate attached to the front and rear of the car, while the vehicle registration certificate is the official document proving the car's legal ownership. The first thing to do after buying a new car is to go to the DMV to get these—both are essential. Otherwise, if caught by traffic police while driving, you could face fines and points deducted from your license, or even have your car impounded in serious cases. I remember last year when a friend didn’t update their documents on time and failed the annual inspection, wasting money on unnecessary repairs. This is about safe driving, so I recommend keeping a copy in the car and saving an electronic version on a mobile app for convenience, especially since electronic monitoring is quite strict these days.
