Will I be fined for not carrying my driver's license?
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Driving without a driver's license will result in a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan and a deduction of 1 point. Below is the relevant information: Driver's license: It refers to the legal certificate issued by the administrative department after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has mastered the knowledge of traffic regulations and driving skills through study and passed the examination, permitting them to drive a certain type of motor vehicle. Purpose of traffic police inspection: (1) Inspection of driver's license: Whether it was legally obtained, whether it is still valid, whether the information on the license is forged, whether the vehicle type is within the permitted driving range, etc. (2) Inspection of vehicle license: Whether it was legally obtained, whether it is still valid, whether the information on the license is forged, and whether there are modifications that have not been registered.
After driving for so many years, I've found that the most annoying thing is forgetting to bring my driver's license, which can actually result in a fine. I remember one time when I was in a hurry to pick up my child and rushed out, leaving my license on the sofa at home. I was pulled over by traffic police halfway, and bam—I was fined 100 yuan and had 1 point deducted. The officer explained that it's a legal requirement; not carrying it is a violation, with fines ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. If you can provide proof afterward that you do have a license, it might be reduced to a warning, but it still wastes time and costs money. My advice is to develop a habit of keeping your license in a fixed spot in the car or storing an electronic copy in a mobile app for foolproof peace of mind while driving.