Can a C1 driver's license with 3 points remaining be renewed?

[IsabelFitz]

A driver's license with 3 points remaining can be renewed, but all traffic violations must be cleared before renewal. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": When a motor vehicle driver renews the driver's license in accordance with Articles 57 and 58 of these regulations, they shall undergo inspection by the traffic management department of the public security organ. Article 71 states: Those who have unfinished traffic violations or accidents, whose physical conditions do not meet the driving license requirements, or who have not participated in study, education, and examinations as required, will not pass the inspection. For the annual review and renewal of an expired driver's license, the old license must be surrendered to the vehicle management office. According to Order No. 123 of the Ministry of Public Security, the renewal of a driver's license can be applied for up to 90 days in advance at the original issuing vehicle management office. Materials required for renewing a driver's license: Original ID card and a copy. Qualified medical examination form from a hospital designated by the vehicle management office. Three one-inch color photos with a white background. Completed driver's license renewal application form and processing fee. Photos and medical examination reports for renewal can be prepared by oneself. If concerned about non-compliance, these can be processed directly at the traffic police office to avoid delays. Relevant matters for renewing an expired driver's license: If the license is expired, traffic police may impose a fine without deducting points. There is also a latest deadline for renewal: if expired for less than one year, it can be renewed through the normal process; if expired for one to three years, the license will be canceled, but can be re-obtained by passing the subject one exam; if expired for more than three years, the license will be canceled. When applying, the application form should be filled out, and the following documents should be submitted: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military regiment-level or higher medical institution. For applications for small automatic passenger vehicles for the disabled, a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority should be submitted.

[DiHector]

I've always held a C1 driver's license, and I remember having over two points left when I last renewed it—no problem at all. Renewal mainly depends on whether the license has expired, not the points. The points system is for recording traffic violation deductions. As long as you haven't accumulated 12 points and your license hasn't been revoked, you can apply for a renewal at the vehicle management office anytime it expires. Having only 3 points left doesn't affect the renewal at all, but you'll need to prepare materials like a copy of your ID card, a medical examination certificate, and photos. I recommend handling it early and not waiting until the last minute. After renewal, drive carefully to avoid violations—having fewer points can be stressful.