Can I renew my driver's license if there are traffic violations?
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If your driver's license is expired but there are outstanding traffic violations, you must first settle these violations with the traffic management department of the public security authorities before you can renew your license. Additional information: 1. Location and time for renewing the driver's license: The renewal must be processed at the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued. According to regulations, drivers can renew their license up to 90 days before the expiration date. 2. Required materials for renewing the driver's license: (1) The original driver's license and the driver's original ID card; (2) Three one-inch color photos with a white background; (3) A physical condition certificate, usually issued by a medical institution at the county level or above, or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above.
Last time I went to the DMV to renew my driver's license, I encountered the same issue. The staff said all traffic violations must be cleared before processing the renewal. I had two speeding tickets with points pending at that time, so I had to go to the traffic police station first to pay the fines and clear the points. The process wasn't complicated - you can check violation records using the Traffic Management 12123 app or directly visit the traffic violation handling window. After settling the violations, I brought my ID card and medical examination certificate for the renewal, and got my new license in half an hour. A reminder to everyone: regularly check your violation records, don't wait until your license expires to discover problems, which could delay things and affect travel plans. Remember to confirm successful payment when handling violations, otherwise the system will still show pending records.
