Which cities can apply for electronic driver's licenses?

[DeTucker]

There are 28 cities that have opened electronic driver's licenses for motor vehicles, including: Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Daqing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Yancheng, Taizhou, Ningbo, Jiaxing, Nanchang, Jinan, Qingdao, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning, Chongqing, Mianyang, Zigong, Nanchong, Guiyang, Xi'an, Yinchuan, Kunming, Tianjin, Suzhou. The following is the relevant content about electronic driver's licenses: Electronic driver's license: It is an electronic driving license, serving as a supplement to physical documents. In the absence of physical documents, electronic documents can also be accepted for road inspections, etc. After the launch of the 'electronic driver's license' service: Citizens can directly show the 'electronic driver's license' to traffic police on duty when they do not carry their physical driver's license with them. The traffic police will not impose fines or impound the vehicle for not carrying the physical driver's license. This saves the time and effort wasted by the parties involved in obtaining and delivering documents back and forth, and avoids the impact of vehicle impoundment on their travel. The role of the 'electronic driver's license': It helps to further promote the humanization of road driver management and correspondingly improve the law enforcement efficiency of police officers.

[VanJasmine]

I looked this up online, and now electronic driver's licenses can be applied for in all cities across the country, which is quite convenient. It was fully rolled out by the end of 2021. Just download the Traffic Management 12123 APP, register and log in, and you can apply under the driver's license services section. I applied for mine last month, and it took less than ten minutes in total. With an electronic driver's license, it's fine if you forget to bring the physical copy while driving—just open the QR code on your phone for the traffic police to scan. However, it's important to remind everyone that electronic driver's licenses can only be applied for within the issuing city's system and cannot be processed in a different location. Also, you need to ensure your phone has power and signal to use it.

[CharlieFitz]

The electronic driver's license is no longer limited by cities and can be used nationwide. I travel frequently for business, and last time I rented a car at Shenzhen Airport using just my electronic license—it was really hassle-free. The application process is quite simple: open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, find the driver's license services section, upload the required photo, and submit your application. Make sure to use your most recent driver's license photo, as the system will automatically verify it. Nowadays, most traffic law enforcement scenarios accept the electronic version, including handling traffic violations and accident identification. It's much more convenient than carrying a physical copy, and you don't have to worry about losing it.

[JuliannaRose]

Now electronic driver's licenses have been implemented nationwide. As long as your license status is valid, you can apply for one. I applied through the 12123 APP last year - after submitting the information and passing review, the electronic version was generated directly. There are a few usage notes: First, it can only be applied for within your city's jurisdiction (e.g., Shanghai licenses must be processed through Shanghai's system). Second, when using it, you must log into the official APP to display a dynamic QR code - screenshots won't work. Third, some special locations like DMV service windows may still require the physical license, so it's best to carry it as backup. The electronic version is indeed much more convenient and makes things like gas station registrations easier.

[LeLeonardo]

No need to ask which cities support electronic driver's licenses anymore – it's been available nationwide since last year. I applied through the Traffic Management 12123 app, which required uploading a ID photo taken within the last 6 months. The system automatically verified my submission, and it became valid within half an hour. Three key points to note: temporary ID cards cannot be used to apply; driving school students need to reapply for the electronic version after converting their learner's permits to formal licenses; and residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are not yet supported. The most practical feature is during traffic accident handling – simply open your phone to display the QR code, and traffic police can scan it to access all your driver's license information, saving time by eliminating the need to fumble through your wallet.

[AlexanderDella]

This question is quite simple now, as electronic driver's licenses can be applied for in all cities across the country. When I applied through the 12123 APP, I noticed a few details: first, the driver's license must be within its validity period and not have accumulated 12 penalty points; second, real-person authentication via mobile phone is required during the application; finally, the generated electronic driver's license comes with a unique QR code and digital anti-counterfeiting mark. The processing speed varies slightly between cities—my friend in Beijing got it done the same day, while it took two hours for approval in my hometown, a smaller city. The advantage is that it can replace the paper driver's license for car rentals and traffic violation handling, especially when renting shared cars, where scanning the QR code for verification is incredibly convenient.