What is an Electronic Driver's License?

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An electronic driver's license is a digital version of the physical driver's license, serving as a supplement to the physical document. In cases where the physical license is not carried, the electronic version can be used for road inspections and other purposes. Definition of an electronic driver's license: As a supplement to the physical document, the electronic version can be used for road inspections and other purposes when the physical license is not carried. Development history of electronic driver's licenses: On April 12, 2017, the Yancheng Traffic Police introduced an electronic driver's license, primarily to provide convenience to the public, not to encourage drivers to stop carrying their physical licenses. On May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference to announce 12 convenience measures for deepening public security and traffic management reforms, stating that starting from June 1, 2021, electronic motor vehicle driver's licenses would be piloted in three cities: Tianjin, Chengdu, and Suzhou.