Can I use an electronic one without a paper driver's license?

You can use electronics without a paper driver's license

1, the electronic driver's license has the same legal effect as the paper driver's license, which is common in the whole country;

2. Drivers can apply for an electronic driver's license through the "Traffic Management12123" app without submitting a paper driver's license;

3. Electronic driver's license can be used in vehicle management business to deal with traffic violations and traffic accidents. , and it is also suitable for insurance claims, vehicle rental, job recruitment and other scenarios;

4. Engaged in business such as driver's license revocation and temporary suspension. You still need a paper driver's license.

Electronic driver's license service:

1. Definition: It refers to converting the traditional paper driver's license into an electronic version, which is convenient for online management and use;

2. Function: Electronic driver's license usually has the functions of identity check, record violation, integral query and so on.

3. Scope of use: Within the scope permitted by law, electronic driver's license can be used instead of paper driver's license;

4. Acquisition method: apply for downloading through the official traffic management platform or designated mobile phone application;

5. Legal effect: In some countries or regions, electronic driver's license and paper driver's license have the same legal effect.

To sum up, the electronic driver's license has the same legal effect, and can be applied through the "Traffic Management12123" app, which is suitable for vehicle management business, traffic violation handling, insurance claims and other scenarios, but the business of driver's license revocation and withholding still needs a paper version of the driver's license.

Legal basis:

Law of the People's Republic of China on Road Traffic Safety

Article 19

Driving a motor vehicle shall obtain a motor vehicle driving license according to law.

To apply for a motor vehicle driver's license, the driver's license conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council shall be met; After passing the examination, the traffic administrative department of the public security organ shall issue the motor vehicle driver's license of the corresponding category.

Holders of overseas motor vehicle driver's licenses meet the driving license requirements stipulated by the public security department of the State Council, and can issue motor vehicle driver's licenses to China after passing the examination by the traffic management department of the public security organ.

The driver shall drive the motor vehicle according to the quasi-driving type specified in the driver's license; When driving a motor vehicle, you should carry a motor vehicle driving license with you.

Except the traffic administrative department of the public security organ, no other unit or individual may confiscate or detain the motor vehicle driver's license.