Can an A2 Driver's License Be Renewed in Advance?
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A2 driver's license cannot be renewed in advance; it can only be renewed within 30 days after the end of the scoring cycle. Below is relevant information about vehicle inspection: According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," motor vehicle drivers must regularly undergo inspection at the traffic management department of the public security authority in accordance with laws and administrative regulations. When motor vehicle drivers renew their driver's licenses as stipulated in Articles 57 and 58 of these regulations, they must undergo inspection by the traffic management department of the public security authority. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks must undergo inspection at the traffic management department of the public security authority within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. If there are no demerit points recorded during a scoring cycle, the inspection for that cycle is exempted.
When I used to drive heavy trucks with an A2 license, I also wondered if I could get the annual inspection done early. I remember one time when my vehicle was about to expire, I rushed to the DMV to ask, but the staff just shook their heads and said no. That’s because the annual inspection is based on the expiration date on the license, checking your records during that period. Doing it early would be pointless and might mess up the system. The DMV suggested handling it about 30 days before expiration. That time, I ended up procrastinating until the last minute and almost missed the deadline—thankfully, I didn’t mess around. So, for an A2 license, the general rule is to inspect it every two years. Just follow the rules—it’s the most reliable way, no need to waste effort trying to rush it early.
