Electronic driver's license, commonly known as "electronic driver's license", has been piloted in Tianjin, Chengdu and Suzhou since June 20021year, providing drivers with online "bright license" and "clear code" services to better facilitate people's work and travel, and was fully promoted nationwide in February 20021year.

On the basis of the pilot project, the Ministry of Public Security decided that starting from September 1 2026, Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Daqing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Yancheng, Taizhou, Ningbo, Jiaxing, Nanchang, Jinan, Qingdao, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning, Chongqing, Chengdu and Mianyang. It should be noted that the promotion and application of electronic driver's licenses issued by cities is effective nationwide.

The electronic driver's license will be issued through the national unified "Traffic Management12123" app. Drivers in cities that promote application can log in to the "Traffic Management12123" app and apply for an electronic driver's license according to the prompt process. Need to remind that the applicant's driver's license should be within the validity period. If the driver's license is detained, withheld, overdue for medical examination, overdue for verification, or declared to be suspended, you will not be able to apply for an electronic driver's license.

Since 200211210, the electronic driver's license has been popularized and implemented nationwide.

legal ground

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

Nineteenth driving a motor vehicle, should obtain a motor vehicle driver's 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.