Recently, a news about unlicensed drivers in Hechi, Guangxi, who took out their mobile phones to deal with the traffic police, has attracted widespread attention. This incident also prompted us to delve into the practical application and misunderstandings of electronic driver's licenses, for which we interviewed Lao Yang, a veteran with 23 years of experience in the field of traffic safety publicity.

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However, the use of an electronic driver's license is not without limitations. Lao Yang emphasized that it is limited to the use of his mobile phone, and it is necessary to keep the network smooth and the mobile phone has sufficient power. In remote areas, caution is required when using the signal as the signal may be unstable. He mentioned that some drivers mistakenly think that they can sit back and relax with an electronic driver's license, ignoring the importance of a physical driver's license, and as a result, they suffer in the face of unexpected situations.

The case of Hechi in Guangxi is a vivid lesson. A man was investigated for driving a motorcycle without a license, and instead of cooperating with law enforcement, he also tried to use his mobile phone to shoot a short video to get by, and was finally severely punished by the law. Lao Yang pointed out that the electronic driver's license is by no means a "talisman" for violating the law, and drivers must strictly abide by traffic laws.

When talking about the scope of use of electronic driver's license, Lao Yang said that it does play an important role in daily inspection, but in some specific circumstances, such as cross-provincial and remote handling of traffic violations, driver's license replacement, annual examination and other business handling, as well as taking the driver's test, etc., it is still necessary to use a physical driver's license.

For the use of electronic driver's licenses, Lao Yang gave four suggestions. First of all, adhere to the principle of coexistence of dual licenses, that is, both electronic driver's license and physical driver's license should be prepared and backed up by each other. Secondly, the principle of timely updating, keep the APP version updated, and regularly check the certificate information to ensure that the certificate is within the validity period. Third, the principle of prevention is to check the battery level and network signal of your mobile phone before going out to prevent possible problems. Finally, abide by the principle of abiding by the law, strictly abide by traffic laws and regulations, cooperate with the traffic police to enforce the law, and do not leave anything to chance.

For car owners who have not yet applied for an electronic driver's license, Lao Yang recommends that they handle it through the traffic management 12123 APP as soon as possible to enjoy the convenience brought by this convenient service. At the same time, he also reminded car owners who have applied for an electronic driver's license to take good care of their physical driver's license in case of emergency.

The introduction of the electronic driver's license has undoubtedly provided more convenience for drivers, but it has also brought new challenges. Lao Yang called on the majority of car owners, whether using electronic driver's license or physical driver's license, to always keep in mind the importance of safe driving and jointly create a civilized and orderly traffic environment.