What to Do If You're Caught by Traffic Police Without Your Driver's License While Driving?
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Driving without your driver's license does not equate to driving without a license. In this situation, you can show your ID card to the traffic police and ask them to check whether you have a valid driver's license. Many careless drivers forget to bring their driver's license when driving. In fact, forgetting to carry your driver's license is not the same as driving without a license. Always obey traffic rules: do not run red lights, do not speed, do not drink and drive, and do not use your phone while driving.
Last time I also encountered this situation. I was in a hurry when I went out and forgot to bring my driver's license, and then I was checked by the traffic police. I was a little panicked at the time, but I remembered my friend saying that in this case, don't panic first, staying calm is very important. The traffic police will ask you to show your ID card, and providing your real name and ID number will allow them to check your driver's license record in the system, confirming that you have a license but just forgot to bring it. In this case, you are usually fined 100 yuan, which is not considered driving without a license but will result in demerit points. After returning home, go to the traffic police station as soon as possible to handle the ticket or appeal online on the 12123 app. Enter your driver's license information and you can get it done. It is recommended to develop the habit of checking your wallet before driving next time, or install the 12123 app to download an electronic driver's license and keep it on your phone for easy display anytime, which is much more convenient. This experience taught me a lesson—safe driving starts with bringing your license.