Are there any consequences for not renewing an expired driver's license?
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Failure to renew an expired driver's license does have consequences for the driver. According to relevant laws and regulations, if a driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after its expiration date, the vehicle management office shall revoke the driver's license (status as revocable for recovery). If the driver's license has been revoked for less than two years, the driver can regain their driving privileges by passing the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge examination. Driving with an expired license is considered unlicensed driving. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," driving without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, driving while the license is revoked or suspended, or allowing someone without a valid driver's license or whose license is revoked or suspended to drive a vehicle will result in fines imposed by the traffic management department of the public security authority, and may also lead to detention for up to 15 days. Application requirements: Drivers holding a motor vehicle driver's license issued by the city should apply for renewal and undergo a review within 90 days before the expiration of their current license. Renewal process: The driver must provide their ID card and a copy, three 1-inch white background photos without hats, the original driver's license, and a medical certificate issued by a county-level or military regiment-level medical institution. After preparing all the required documents, the driver can fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" at the local vehicle management office to complete the renewal process.
