What to Do If You Drive Without Carrying Your Driver's License?

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When driving without carrying your driver's license, you can hand over your ID card to the traffic police for verification to check if you have a valid driver's license. The following are the procedures for driving without a license: 1. In regions with strict law enforcement, driving without a license may result in a symbolic deduction of 1-2 points and a fine of 50 yuan. In some cases, the vehicle may even be impounded for safety reasons until you bring the required documents to retrieve it. 2. In regions with less strict law enforcement, you usually only need to provide valid identification or your ID number to verify your eligibility to drive. A verbal warning may be given for forgetting to bring your license. Even if you are fined or penalized for not carrying your license, avoid arguing or shouting at the traffic police, as this could be considered disrupting public order or obstructing law enforcement. If you believe the penalty or point deduction is unjust, you can note the officer's badge number and file a complaint afterward or request an administrative review to overturn the penalty.