Can a driver's license be renewed in a different location when it expires?
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Driver's license renewal upon expiration can be processed in a different location. It is necessary to renew the license promptly, as failure to do so may result in its cancellation. Article 57 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" stipulates that motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing location or another location within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. The following are precautions for using a driver's license: 1. Driver's licenses have an expiration date: Driver's licenses are only valid within their expiration period, and driving with an expired license is illegal. 2. Avoid accumulating 12 penalty points within 12 months: A driver's license has 12 penalty points available within a 12-month period. It is important to avoid accumulating all 12 points within this timeframe, as this would require attending a training session at the local vehicle management office and passing an exam. If the exam is not passed, the driver must continue taking it until successful, after which the license can be reclaimed.
Now it's very convenient to renew an expired driver's license as it can be done anywhere across the country. Last year when I was on a business trip in Beijing, my license happened to expire, so I went directly to the local vehicle management office to get it renewed. All I needed was my ID card and the old license. The office even had self-service medical examination machines for vision tests and photos, eliminating the need to visit a hospital. The whole process took just half an hour to get the new license, and the fee was only twenty yuan. Now, you can also renew your license remotely via the 12123 Traffic Management APP, but you need to get a medical examination at a hospital first and upload the report. This policy is really convenient for the public. In the past, you had to go back to your hometown to handle it, but now there's no need for all that hassle, and it's much more efficient. Just remember to clear any traffic violations in advance, and your license should not be expired for more than a year.
