Why is the supplementary page of the driver's license not laminated?
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The supplementary page is used to record reminders and may require changes at any time, so it should never be laminated. Below is relevant information about the supplementary page of the driver's license: Function of the supplementary page: The supplementary page of the driver's license allows the police to record the license's file number and related matters. The file number usually consists of 12 digits. The first two digits represent the province code where the license was issued, the third and fourth digits indicate the district or county code, and the remaining eight digits are sequentially assigned by the local vehicle management office. Each driver's license has one and only one corresponding file number. Through this number, one can determine which vehicle management office issued the license and check the individual's demerit points. How to replace the supplementary page: The replacement procedure is not complicated. The license holder only needs to bring their ID card, driver's license, two one-inch color photos with a white background, and the replacement fee to the local vehicle management office to complete the process.
Speaking of the un-laminated supplementary page of the driver's license, I've been driving for over a decade and always carry the booklet around. The reason is simple. The supplementary page often needs to record things like annual inspection stamps and traffic violation records. If it's laminated, traffic police can't stamp it, and you'd have to replace the supplementary page every time, which is a huge hassle. Plus, lamination might cause bubbles or glare, making it hard to read the information during checks and potentially causing issues. The main card is laminated to protect the identity and photo, but the supplementary page is for flexible use, so keeping it as is is the most convenient. I've even seen people laminate it themselves and then struggle to remove it during updates, having to replace the entire booklet, which costs money and time.
