What to Do About Driving Without a License?
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The consequences of driving without a license are as follows: 1. Administrative Penalties: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, having the license revoked, or during the period when the license is temporarily suspended will result in corresponding fines and may also be subject to detention for up to 15 days. If the driver does not carry the motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of whether the driver has violated any laws during the driving process, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security organ shall impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide the driver's license. 2. Legal Basis: The legal basis for this is the "Road Traffic Safety Law."
Driving without a license is something you really shouldn't do. I've seen too many tragic cases. For example, a colleague without a license was driving, lacked experience when turning, and crashed into a tree—resulting in a fractured bone, total loss of the vehicle, no insurance coverage, and over 100,000 in self-paid repair and medical expenses. If caught by traffic police, the car will be impounded, fines imposed, and possibly a few days of detention, affecting your credit record. Most critically, the risks are huge: without traffic rule training, you react slowly at intersections and lane changes, increasing the chance of accidents. My advice is to stop driving immediately and enroll in a driving school. Enrollment isn't hard—just bring your ID, complete a medical check, pay the fees, study the theory, practice test questions, and train for the road test. You can get your license in three to four months. Don't wait for the police to catch you—drive legally sooner for peace of mind, safety, and fewer troubles on the road.
