What is the penalty for driving without the vehicle license? Will the vehicle be impounded?
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Driving without the vehicle license is a serious traffic violation, which will result in a fine and a deduction of 1 point. If you don't bring the vehicle license, your car will be impounded. However, there are exceptions. If you are driving a shared car and get checked by the police, as long as you haven't violated any rules, the traffic police will not impose any penalties, since renting a shared car does not require a vehicle license. But if you are driving a private car, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the traffic management department of the public security authority will impound the vehicle as a penalty. Here are the handling methods: 1. Vehicle handling: The impoundment of the vehicle has a corresponding time limit. Within the specified period, presenting the corresponding valid documents can retrieve the vehicle, and you should promptly handle the violation information and pay the fine. Otherwise, the penalty will only become more severe. 2. Electronic vehicle license: If electronic vehicle licenses are implemented locally, showing the electronic vehicle license to the traffic police when caught without the physical license is acceptable, as both have the same legal effect.
I occasionally forget to bring my vehicle license when driving, and that time at the checkpoint, I was stopped by the police. My heart sank, thinking the car would be impounded. However, the police checked my license plate records and found everything in order. They only fined me 50 yuan and gave a verbal warning, emphasizing the importance of carrying the documents. The car wasn’t impounded because the vehicle registration was intact. Now I’ve learned my lesson—I keep electronic copies on my phone and make it a habit to check my document pouch before driving. If caught without the license, the key is to prove the vehicle’s legality. Usually, minor infractions don’t lead to impounding, but not having documents during an accident can be a headache. Safety first—don’t gamble with luck.
As a housewife who often drives to pick up and drop off children, I'm really worried about forgetting my documents. According to traffic police explanation, forgetting the vehicle license will result in a maximum fine of 100 yuan, and the car won't be impounded unless suspicious. They'll record the case and let you go, requiring you to provide the document later. I usually keep my documents in a fixed position in the car's glove compartment and also have photo backups on my phone. Developing good habits helps avoid trouble, so don't let small issues affect your transportation plans.
