Can I Renew My C1 Driver's License with Outstanding Traffic Violations?

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If you have outstanding traffic violations while driving with a C1 driver's license, you cannot proceed with the renewal process upon expiration. According to Article 71 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' the following conditions will result in failed renewal: unresolved traffic violations or accidents, failure to meet physical conditions for driving, or not participating in required education and tests as stipulated. You must pay all fines and complete the deduction of penalty points before applying for a license renewal at the vehicle management office. If the violation was issued on-site by traffic police, it must be resolved within 15 days of the violation date; otherwise, late fees will apply. For license renewal upon expiration, the old license must be surrendered to the vehicle management office. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, renewal applications can be submitted up to 90 days in advance at the original issuing office. Documents required for license renewal: Original and photocopy of ID card. Medical examination certificate from a designated hospital. Three one-inch white-background color photos. Completed renewal application form and processing fee. Photos and medical reports can be prepared in advance. If unsure about compliance, these can be processed directly at the traffic police office to save time. Key points about expired license renewal: Driving with an expired license may result in fines (no point deduction). Renewal deadlines vary: if expired for less than a year, normal renewal applies; if expired for 1-3 years, the license is revoked but can be reinstated by passing the theory test (Subject 1); if expired for over three years, the license is permanently revoked. Applicants must submit the following: ID proof, current driver's license, and a medical certificate from a county-level or military hospital (or higher). For applicants of disabled-accessible small automatic passenger vehicles, a medical certificate from a provincial-level designated medical institution is required.