What is the impact of the jurisdiction of a driver's license?

[McMaverick]

The jurisdiction of a driver's license has no impact. The jurisdiction of a driver's license refers to the place where it was issued, and the license can be used nationwide. According to the new traffic laws, it is possible to renew or replace a driver's license in a different location. A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the administrative authorities after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the examination. It permits the holder to drive a certain type of motor vehicle. Permitted vehicle types: The types of vehicles that a motor vehicle driver is permitted to drive are categorized in the following order: large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed cargo vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Instructions for changing driver's license information: Within the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office, if the information of a motor vehicle driver as recorded on the driver's license changes, the driver must apply for a replacement license at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued within 30 days. When applying, the driver must fill out an application form and submit their identity proof and the original driver's license. Important notes: If a motor vehicle driver's household registration is moved out of the jurisdiction of the original vehicle management office, they must apply for a replacement license at the vehicle management office of the new jurisdiction. When applying, the driver must fill out an application form and submit the following documents: the driver's identity proof and the original driver's license. The jurisdiction of a driver's license has no impact. According to Article 19 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," To drive a motor vehicle, one must legally obtain a motor vehicle driver's license. To apply for a motor vehicle driver's license, one must meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department under the State Council. After passing the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driver's license. Holders of a foreign motor vehicle driver's license who meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department under the State Council and pass the assessment by the traffic management department of the public security authority may be issued a Chinese motor vehicle driver's license. Drivers must drive motor vehicles according to the vehicle types specified on their driver's license. When driving a motor vehicle, they must carry their motor vehicle driver's license with them. No unit or individual other than the traffic management department of the public security authority may confiscate or detain a motor vehicle driver's license.

[EvanLee]

Honestly, after driving long-haul trucks for over a decade across the country, I can tell you that the registered location of your driver's license makes a big difference. If your license was issued in your hometown Henan but you get a speeding ticket in another province, you'll have to jump through hoops—paying fines and dealing with penalty points back at the original traffic authority. Not only does this cost extra money, but it also delays delivery schedules. Renewing or updating your license is even more troublesome. For example, if you're working in Shanghai, you'd have to take time off to go back to Henan and wait in line. Even though some services are available online now, remote areas often have poor service, leaving you waiting endlessly with no response. The worst part? Losing your license in another region means a complicated replacement process prone to errors. That's why professional drivers are better off getting their licenses in their city of residence or a major city—it saves hassle, time, and headaches.