Can a driver's license be voluntarily cancelled?
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Driver's license can be voluntarily cancelled. Materials required for cancelling a driver's license: Identity proof of the motor vehicle driver (original and photocopy); motor vehicle driver's license. Four recent one-inch bareheaded white background color photos of the driver (no uniform clothing, those with corrected vision must wear glasses); "Motor Vehicle Driver Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a county-level or above medical institution or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level. Drivers holding a license for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled must submit a physical condition certificate issued by a medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. Additional information: If any of the circumstances from item 4 to item 10 of the first paragraph applies and the motor vehicle driver's license is not recovered, the motor vehicle driver's license shall be announced as invalid. If the motor vehicle driver's license is cancelled due to circumstances under item 7 or item 8 of the first paragraph and the cancellation period does not exceed two years, the driver may regain driving qualification after passing the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge examination.
I recently planned to cancel my driver's license because I'm going abroad for work, but I couldn't do it myself. I have to go to the local vehicle management office in person, bring my ID card and the original driver's license, fill out an application form, and the staff will verify my identity and process it. After that, the driver's license will become invalid. If I don't cancel it, if someone misuses my license or gets into a traffic accident while I'm not in the country, it could be troublesome. I also learned about renewing the driver's license when it expires, and these things shouldn't be delayed. The specific fees vary by location, usually a few dozen yuan, and it can be done on the same day. It's recommended to make an appointment in advance to avoid queuing. The whole process is simple but requires a personal visit.