Can I still renew my driver's license if it has been expired for one and a half years?
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You can still renew your driver's license even if it has been expired for more than a year, as long as it hasn't exceeded three years. However, you will need to pass the subject one exam before you can 'normally' renew your license. Penalties for driving with an expired license: You are not allowed to drive a motor vehicle during the expired period, otherwise it will be treated as driving without a license. If your driver's license has been expired for less than one year, you can renew it at any time, but if you drive on the road, you will face a fine of 200 yuan. If your driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic management department will cancel it according to the law. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the subject one exam to restore their driving qualification. During this period, if you drive on the road, you will face a fine ranging from 200 yuan to 2000 yuan. If your driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be completely canceled. If you want to drive again, you must retake the driver's license exam. Otherwise, driving on the road will be considered as driving without a license, resulting in a fine of 2000 yuan and up to 15 days of administrative detention.
I've been driving for over ten years. Once, I was so busy with work that I forgot to renew my driver's license, and it ended up being expired for nearly two years. At first, I was worried it couldn't be renewed, so I went to the DMV to ask. The staff told me it was completely renewable, but I needed to retake the theoretical test for Subject One. The process was simple: fill out a form, pay a fine, and schedule the exam. I studied for a few days and passed it on the first try. Although it was a bit of a hassle, I finally got my new license. Everyone, remember to renew your license on time to avoid trouble during roadside checks. Driving with an expired license is illegal, and safety comes first. I've seen people who delayed renewing their licenses and ended up in accidents where the insurance company refused to cover the losses, resulting in huge damages. From now on, I'll check the expiration date every year.
