Can I renew my driver's license with only 6 points left?
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There are two scenarios for renewing a driver's license with only 6 points remaining. For Class C motor vehicle licenses, the renewal procedure can be directly processed. However, for Class A and B motor vehicle licenses, direct renewal is not permitted - the driver must first attend a training course to restore points before proceeding with renewal. Required documents for renewal: Bring two photocopies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color photos without headwear, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free physical exams are also available at vehicle management offices). Besides applying at vehicle management offices, license renewal can also be processed through: 1. "Traffic Management 12123" APP: Download the app, then select Service Center - Expired License Renewal - Fill in information. The new license is typically delivered by mail. 2. Visit "Police-Medical-Post" service points at postal offices where the entire process - from application registration, medical examination to new license production - takes only 30 minutes. Currently this service is only available in select cities like Hangzhou.
Last time I renewed my license, I happened to have 8 points, so I know this well. As long as you haven't reached 12 points within a scoring cycle, you can normally renew your license 90 days before it expires. However, let me remind you of two key points: First, you must settle all traffic violation fines before renewal - if there are unpaid fines, the DMV simply won't process your application. Second, remember to bring your original ID card, old driver's license, and medical examination report. Nowadays, many cities allow you to make appointments directly through the Traffic Management 12123 app, and the medical reports are automatically uploaded by hospitals, which is very convenient. Also, if your license is about to expire but your points haven't been cleared yet, don't panic. Last time, I just went to the DMV counter with my documents one month in advance to get it done.