Can driver's license annual inspection be processed in another location?
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Driver's license annual inspection can be processed in another location. For C1 driver's licenses, there is no annual review requirement. If the license holder does not accumulate 12 penalty points within one scoring cycle, the license can be normally used in the next cycle. If 12 points are accumulated, the holder needs to retake the subject one exam at the vehicle management office. It's important to monitor penalty points during daily driving to avoid exceeding 12 points and having to attend study sessions and exams at the vehicle management office. The process for out-of-town driver's license annual inspection: Bring your ID card (residence permit required for non-local residents), driver's license, medical examination certificate, and one-inch bareheaded photo to the medical examination department of a designated driver's physical examination hospital. First obtain the form, then fill it out (attach photo), and finally pay for and complete the physical examination.
Let me share some experience about driver's license annual inspection. For C1 licenses, annual inspection is not required in most cases nowadays, but renewal can be processed in another city when it expires. Last time when I was on a business trip in Shanghai with my license about to expire, I just went to the local DMV to submit materials. You'll need to bring your ID card and old license, take a simple physical exam checking vision and such, fill out an application form, and you can get the new license on the spot. If you don't want to visit in person, you can apply through the 12123 traffic management mobile app by uploading photos and waiting for mail delivery. Pay attention to residence permit requirements - it's better to check local policies in advance when processing in another city, as some places may require temporary residence proof. Also, requirements vary by license type - commercial licenses like Class B may need inspection, but can also be processed elsewhere with similar convenient procedures. Overall, national policies encourage online services, and cross-city license processing isn't a problem - just ask more to avoid unnecessary trips.