What to Do If Stopped by Traffic Police Without a Driver's License?
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You can present your valid identification documents. The specific information is as follows: 1. Valid identification documents that can prove your identity: such as ID card, military officer's certificate, etc. The ID card allows the traffic police to check whether you hold a driver's license, thus proving that you have a driver's license rather than driving without one. 2. Driver's license photo: Show the driver's license photo in your phone to the traffic police. You can store a clear photo of your driver's license in your phone for emergencies. 3. Electronic driver's license: Present your electronic driver's license. You can check your electronic driver's license in Alipay and show it to the traffic police when needed, but there are regional restrictions.
Last month on a rainy day, I was rushing to a meeting when I got pulled over by traffic police for a check. Reaching into my pocket, I realized I had left my driver's license at home! My heart raced, but I quickly recalled some advice I'd read. I immediately parked, turned off the engine, rolled down the window, and politely said, 'Officer, I’m sorry, I forgot my driver's license. Could you check my ID card instead?' I handed over my ID, and the officer scanned it with his device to verify my information. He also reminded me to carry the physical license or use a valid electronic version in the future. Luckily, I only got a verbal warning with no fine. Since then, I’ve saved a photo of my license in my phone’s album and applied for an electronic version via a WeChat mini-program. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, don’t panic—calm communication is key. By the way, electronic licenses aren’t recognized nationwide, so it’s best to check local regulations beforehand. In short, checking your documents before driving is a good habit.
