Can I renew my driver's license if there are traffic violations?

[KatherineLynn]

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.

[ZoeFitz]

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.

[StOlivia]

Veteran drivers all know this rule: you must clear all traffic violation records before renewing an expired driver's license. Because in the traffic management system, your driver's license status and violation records are interconnected, just like you need to pay off your credit card to increase its limit. Once, I helped a friend with the renewal process, but because he had two unpaid parking tickets, it took three trips to finally get it done. It's recommended to bring both the vehicle registration certificate and the original driver's license when dealing with traffic violations at the traffic police station. Nowadays, many cities support self-service machines for this, which is much faster than queuing at the counter. After handling the violations, wait about half an hour for the system to synchronize, then bring your photo to the vehicle management office to smoothly renew your license. Lastly, a reminder: it's more cost-effective to handle violations before the end of the scoring cycle.

[VanKeegan]

You really need to handle traffic violations before renewing an expired driver's license. The DMV computer system automatically checks online, and if there are violations, the process will be suspended immediately. It's recommended to log into the 12123 app 15 days in advance to check for demerit points and handle any violations promptly. Remember to bring cash or a bank card to pay fines, as electronic payments sometimes experience system delays. After handling the violations, wait at least half a day for the system to update before going to renew your license to avoid a wasted trip. Last year, our team's Xiao Wang ran into this issue and even delayed his travel plans. If it's urgent, you can apply for a temporary license, but there are many restrictions. In short, handling violations before renewal is the rule.

[ORebecca]

As a driving instructor, I've seen too many students stumble over this issue. It's absolutely not allowed to renew your driver's license with outstanding traffic violations - Article 101 of the traffic regulations states this clearly. There are two types of violations: point-deducting violations must be handled in person with proper identification, while fine-only violations can be paid online. Note that the fine receipt only becomes valid when stamped. I've witnessed cases at the DMV where payment proof was rejected by the system simply because the owner forgot to sign during processing. My advice: first handle violations at the traffic window of the civic service center, then visit the DMV for license renewal the next day. With new licenses now valid for 10 years, it's worth spending two days to get it done properly.