Do I Need to Replace My C2 Driver's License After the Probationary Period?
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C2 driver's license does not need to be replaced after the probationary period, but it must be replaced after six years. License replacement and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses must have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other permitted vehicle types must have fewer than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses who have demerit points in a scoring cycle, as well as holders of other permitted vehicle types who are involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bear equal or greater responsibility without having their driver's license revoked, must have completed the inspection education; The applicant must have no outstanding road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition must meet the driving license requirements; The driver's license must not be under circumstances of being seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or annulled by law.
When I first got my C2 driver's license, I also wondered about this. The probation period is 12 months, and after that, you don't need to specifically exchange your license—the one you have will automatically become a regular one without needing to visit the vehicle management office. However, during the probation period, avoid speeding or accumulating 12 penalty points, as this could extend your probation or require retesting. After driving for over a year, I continued normally, just remembering to check my violation records and expiration date annually. Driver's licenses are generally valid for 6 or 10 years before renewal. Everyone should drive carefully at first, developing the habit of checking mirrors, especially avoiding reckless lane changes on highways. You can renew your license about 90 days before it expires—booking in advance saves time. Also, pay attention to small details like not obscuring your license plate when parking to avoid distractions that could lead to accidents.
