What to Do If You Forget Your Driver's License and Get Stopped by Traffic Police?
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Driving without carrying your driver's license when stopped by traffic police has the following consequences: 1. It is an illegal act: When operating a motor vehicle, the driver should carry their driver's license with them. Failing to do so is an illegal act and should result in corresponding penalties. 2. The penalty for not carrying a driver's license is: Regardless of whether the driver has committed any other violations while driving, they will not be allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority should impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide their driver's license. 3. The outcome differs based on whether there are other violations while driving: If the driver provides their license and there are no other violations while driving, they will be given a warning or fined, and the vehicle will be promptly returned. If there are other violations while driving, penalties will be imposed based on the nature of those violations and the failure to carry the driver's license.
I've experienced this situation before. I was in a hurry to leave and forgot my driver's license at home, only to be pulled over halfway. My heart was pounding. Fortunately, I immediately opened my phone and showed the traffic police my electronic driver's license, which can now be displayed on the 12123APP and is just as valid as the physical one. If you haven't activated the electronic version yet, don't panic—just cooperate with the police by providing your ID number so they can check the system and confirm you have a license but forgot to bring it. Remember to stay polite and avoid arguing. In the end, the officer saw that I wasn't driving without a license and just gave me a verbal reminder before letting me go. After that, I made sure to keep a copy of my license in the car and also linked my electronic ID to my mobile wallet for double security.
