What to Do If You Drive Someone Else's Car Without a Driver's License?
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For situations where you forget to bring your driver's license, the handling method is to first detain the vehicle. After bringing the driver's license, you will need to pay a fine and have 2 points deducted. Here is additional information: 1. Regulations: According to Articles 95 and 90 of the "Traffic Law," the handling for not carrying a driver's license is as follows: Regardless of whether the driver violates any laws while driving, the driver is not allowed to continue driving the vehicle, and the traffic management department of the public security authority should detain the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide the driver's license. 2. Situations for providing the driver's license: If the driver provides the driver's license and there are no other violations while driving, a warning or fine will be issued, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned; if the driver provides the driver's license but has committed other violations while driving, penalties will be imposed based on the violations and the failure to carry the driver's license, and the motor vehicle will be promptly returned; if the driver fails to provide the driver's license, penalties will be imposed as for driving without a license.
I remember the last time I drove my buddy's car in a hurry and forgot to bring my driver's license. Halfway through, I encountered a traffic police checkpoint. Though panicked at first, I calmly explained the situation. Fortunately, I had downloaded the 12123 traffic management app on my phone, which stored my electronic driver's license information. While the officer still issued a fine as per regulations, having a cooperative attitude helped mitigate the penalty. Nowadays, e-licenses are recognized in many cities, so it's wise to pre-register your documents in the app and ensure your phone is sufficiently charged for roadside checks. Habitually forgetting isn't trivial – consider keeping a photocopy in your car or wallet and make license checks part of your pre-drive routine. Safe driving starts with proper documentation for peace of mind.
