What is the difference between a driver's license and a vehicle license?
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The differences between a driver's license and a vehicle license are as follows: 1. Different subjects: A driver's license is a permit to drive motor vehicles, while a vehicle license is a document permitting motor vehicles to drive on roads within China. 2. Different purposes: A driver's license can be used as valid identification for hospital registration, etc., while a vehicle license serves as a road driving permit. 3. Different contents: A vehicle license records information such as license plate numbers, while a driver's license records the driver's personal information.
The driver's license and vehicle license are quite different! The driver's license is proof of your ability to drive, which you obtain by passing an exam, and it contains your name, photo, and expiration date. The vehicle license is like the car's household registration, listing the license plate number, owner information, and basic vehicle data. When driving your own car, you must carry both: the driver's license ensures you're legally allowed to drive, while the vehicle license proves the car is roadworthy. In my daily driving, if stopped by the police, missing either could result in fines or penalty points. An expired driver's license needs renewal, whereas the vehicle license requires an annual inspection—otherwise, the car can't be driven. I've seen people who only carried one and got a stern lecture. In short, one governs the person, the other the vehicle—both are indispensable.