Why Do You Get a Driver's License but Not a Vehicle License?
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Vehicle license is a document obtained after purchasing a vehicle, and it is the legal certificate permitting the vehicle to drive on roads within China. Below is relevant information about the vehicle license: 1. Text: The text color on the front of the main page of the vehicle license is black. The font for 'People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle License' is 12pt bold, centered; texts such as 'License Plate Number', 'Vehicle Type', 'Usage Nature', 'Owner', 'Address', 'Brand Model', 'Engine Number', 'Vehicle Identification Number', 'Registration Date', 'Issuance Date', etc. 2. Components: The motor vehicle license is the legal certificate permitting the vehicle to drive on roads within China. The vehicle license consists of three parts: the document, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page is the signed certificate core, the back is the vehicle photo, and it is laminated with a plastic cover. The supplementary page is the signed certificate core.
Speaking of this, I remember when I first got my driver's license, I was so excited and thought I could hit the road right away. But then I realized, why didn't I get the vehicle license? Later, I understood that a driver's license is proof that you are qualified to drive, just like an ID card, and it's only for you as an individual. The vehicle license, on the other hand, is completely different—it's for the vehicle, proving that the car is legally registered and allowed on the road. Without a car, of course, you won't automatically get a vehicle license—you can't just conjure up a car out of thin air to match it! The separate management makes perfect sense: the driver's license is issued by the traffic department to confirm your driving ability, while the vehicle license is applied for through the DMV after purchasing a car, requiring documents like the purchase invoice and insurance policy. It's normal not to have a vehicle license right after passing the driving test; you can apply for it after buying a car. Otherwise, safety first—how can you drive an illegal vehicle? I recommend that beginners practice driving first and not rush onto the road to avoid violations.
