Can I delay my driver's license inspection for a few days?
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According to regulations, it is best to handle the driver's license inspection in advance and try not to delay it. If delayed, it should not exceed one week at most; otherwise, the driver's license may be revoked. Here are the relevant details: 1. Regulations: Article 42, Paragraph 1, Item (5) of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" by the Ministry of Public Security stipulates that if a driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after its expiration, the vehicle management office shall cancel the motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Driver's License Review: According to the new regulations of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" by the Ministry of Public Security effective from May 1, 2012: for licenses a1, a2, a3, b1, and b2, in addition to providing physical examination information every two years, an annual driver's license review is required (the duplicate of the driver's license must be printed by the vehicle management office). 3. Free Re-inspection: For original driving license categories c, d, e, and f, if the inspection is overdue after May 2002 (inclusive), and for original driving license categories a and b, if the inspection is overdue for no more than one year, providing one copy each of the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and a copy of the driver's license (with a and b licenses also providing physical condition proof), a free re-inspection can be processed.
Last time, I also forgot to renew my driver's license until a week after it expired. When I went to the DMV, the staff said it was lucky I didn't delay too long, so I only got a small fine. But they reminded me that safety comes first. Driving with an expired license is risky—if an accident happens, insurance might not cover it, or if the police stop you, you could get points deducted, which would be troublesome. I remember my neighbor two years ago drove with a license that was overdue by half a month, got checked, and had their license revoked. They had to retake the written test later, wasting both time and money. So I suggest checking the date ASAP. If there are still a few days left, go renew it immediately—don’t procrastinate. Just bring your ID card and old license when renewing; the process is quick and can be done in half an hour. Setting a phone reminder is a good idea—I set mine to alert me on my birthday about the license expiration, which is both convenient and safe.