What to Do If Driving Without Driver's License and Vehicle License?
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Need to retrieve them promptly or provide valid proof. If the vehicle license is not carried, the vehicle will be temporarily impounded, and a compulsory measure voucher will be issued until the relevant proof materials (vehicle license) are presented, after which an administrative penalty decision will be made. The penalty for not carrying the vehicle license ranges from 20 to 200 yuan, with a deduction of 1 point. Related information: 1. Driver's License: Officially known as the motor vehicle driver's license, also referred to as "driving license," it is the required certificate for motor vehicle drivers according to the law. 2. Vehicle License: The motor vehicle license is the legal document permitting the vehicle to drive on roads within China. The vehicle license consists of three parts: the license holder, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page contains the endorsed core, the back has the vehicle photo, and it is sealed with a plastic cover. The supplementary page is the endorsed core.
That day I was driving to work when I suddenly remembered I'd left both my driver's license and vehicle registration at home. Just as I started panicking, a traffic officer pulled me over for a document check. I quickly explained the situation, and the officer was quite patient. He told me this wasn't a serious violation but still needed to be addressed. He had me pull over, call my family to bring the documents, and after waiting about half an hour for verification when they arrived, he let me go with a 50-yuan fine. Since then, I've developed a habit: before sitting in the driver's seat, I always check my wallet - no documents, no driving. I also keep electronic copies of my license photos in the car just in case. Forgetting documents wastes time, could lead to vehicle impoundment or license suspension, and ruins your whole day's plans. I recommend adopting my foolproof method - it saves trouble, money, and peace of mind.
