What to Do If Traffic Police Check Your Car and You Don't Have Your Driving License?
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As long as you actually have a driver's license, forgetting to bring it is not considered driving without a license. However, if you evade or collide with the traffic police, the nature of the situation will be different. This is generally defined as obstructing official duties and may result in criminal detention. Relevant information about the driver's license is as follows: 1. Introduction: The People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driver's License, referred to as the driver's license or 'driver's permit,' is a certificate required for motor vehicle drivers in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China. 2. Examination Content: The test subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving).
Oh no, last time I forgot to bring my driving license, and when the traffic police pulled me over, I panicked and quickly said, 'Sorry, I was in a hurry this morning and forgot.' Staying calm is key—don’t argue or over-explain. Just show your ID or other documents to cooperate with the inspection. The traffic police might issue a ticket (usually a fine of 50–100 RMB and deduct 1 point) or give a warning and let you go; if your attitude is good, you might even get off without a penalty if you’re lucky. To avoid this hassle, I’ve developed a habit now: checking the dashboard for my documents before driving and taking a photo backup with my phone. If it really happens, hurry home and ask a friend to bring the documents or try the electronic version via the 12123 APP (but confirm local support first). Remember, safe driving starts with the details—don’t let a momentary oversight cause trouble.
