What happens if you are caught by traffic police without a driver's license?
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If you are caught by traffic police without carrying your driver's license, you can provide a photo of your driver's license as proof, but you will still need to pay a fine. According to Chinese law, you are not allowed to drive without carrying your driver's license. If you are caught without a driver's license or vehicle registration certificate, the traffic police will impound your vehicle, deduct 1 point from your license, and impose a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. Below are the test contents for obtaining a driver's license: 1. Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 90. 2. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and refers to the field driving skill test. The test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 80. 3. Subject 3: The road driving skill test is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and refers to the road driving skill test for motor vehicle drivers. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 90. 4. Subject 4: Also known as the safe and civilized driving knowledge test or driver's theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 90.
I once witnessed a friend without a driver's license getting caught driving. The traffic police immediately asked him to step out of the car for inspection. The vehicle was impounded on the spot and towed to a designated parking lot, during which parking fees had to be paid. Then, a ticket was issued, with fines typically ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, depending on the severity of the situation. If the attitude is poor or there's refusal to cooperate, you could even be detained for up to fifteen days. The key issue is that once this record enters your file, it becomes particularly troublesome—commercial insurance premiums may increase, and car loan applications might be rejected. So, for those without a license, it's better to take a taxi than to risk driving. Getting caught can really cause a lot of hassle.
Last year, my cousin took a chance and drove out, only to be pulled over during a turn. The traffic officer immediately had him park the car by the roadside, and upon checking his ID in the system, it was clear he had no driver's license. The car keys were confiscated on the spot, and the vehicle was towed away. Later, when handling the matter, he was not only fined 1,500 yuan but also required to have a family member sign a guarantee letter. The most frustrating part is that this record follows his ID, and now that he's preparing to get a driver's license, the driving school says the application materials will undergo stricter scrutiny. If an accident were to happen, he'd be fully liable, and insurance wouldn't cover it. Honestly, with cameras everywhere these days, it's really not worth taking the risk.
