Can I drive with an expired driver's license within one year?
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If the license has been expired for less than one year, you can renew it normally. If the license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, it will be revoked, but you can renew it by passing the subject one exam. If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will be invalid and cannot be renewed. Handling methods for an expired driver's license: If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year but less than two years and has not been reviewed, you need to retake the subject one exam and pass it before you can renew the license. If the driver's license has been expired for more than two years without review, you must return to the driving school, pass all three subject exams, and obtain a new driver's license. Location for driver's license renewal: Driver's license renewal is processed at the vehicle management office. If it has been expired for more than two years, passing the subject one exam can restore the normal use of the driver's license.
I've checked the traffic regulations. Once your driver's license expires, you can't drive even for one day, let alone a year. This violates traffic rules and you could be fined hundreds to thousands of yuan if caught, plus penalty points. Last year, my neighbor drove with a license that had expired for just three days, got stopped by traffic police, was fined 500 yuan, and had his car impounded for three days - big trouble. Remember, driving with an expired license may invalidate your insurance, making you fully liable in case of an accident. I suggest going to the DMV for renewal immediately. Online appointments are quick now - don't risk it for something so minor.
