What to do if you forget to bring your driver's license during a vehicle inspection?
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Solutions for forgetting to bring your driver's license during a vehicle inspection: 1. Always be honest with the traffic police and actively cooperate with the inspection. Failure to cooperate may result in fines and points deduction. 2. If you encounter a strict traffic officer, you can present your ID card. The ID number on the ID card can be used to check whether you have obtained a legal driver's license through the system. 3. You can apply for an electronic driver's license, which has the same effect as a physical driver's license. The purpose of traffic police checking the driver's license and vehicle license: 1. Checking the driver's license: whether it is legally obtained, whether it is still valid, whether the driver's license information is forged, whether the vehicle type is within the permitted driving range, etc. 2. Checking the vehicle license: whether it is legally obtained, whether it is still valid, whether the vehicle license information is forged, and whether there are modifications that have not been registered, etc.
When I first started driving, I also forgot to bring my driver's license. That time, I was stopped by a traffic police officer for a check, and I felt quite nervous. I quickly and politely explained that I had forgotten it. The officer said it was okay and asked me to show my ID card or the electronic driver's license app on my phone, such as the transportation card in Alipay. I opened the app and let the officer scan the QR code for verification, and it passed instantly. I only got a minor violation record and was let go after a brief education. Later, I asked my friends and learned that in China, many places now support electronic documents. As long as you can prove your identity and driving experience, it's usually not a big issue. However, if the officer is strict, they might ask you to go to the vehicle management office to reissue the record first, which could waste time or even result in a fine. So now I’ve developed a habit of checking the documents in my wallet before getting into the car or taking a photo of them in advance and storing it on my phone as a backup. Prevention is always better than remedy, after all—safety comes first.
