Do I need to take an exam if my motorcycle driver's license has been expired for over a year when renewing it?
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If a motorcycle driver's license has been expired for over one year without renewal, the traffic management department will revoke it according to the law. For those expired for less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the Subject 1 exam to restore their driving qualification. Driving during this period may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan. Renewal period for driver's license: Motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was issued within 90 days before the expiration date. When applying, the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" must be filled out. Required materials for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color photos without a hat, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the license was issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. Penalties for expired driver's license are as follows: Driving is not allowed during the expired period, otherwise it will be treated as driving without a license. If the license is expired for less than one year, the driver can renew it at any time, but driving during this period may result in a 200 yuan fine. If the license is expired for over one year without renewal, the traffic management department will revoke it according to the law. For those expired for less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the Subject 1 exam to restore their driving qualification. Driving during this period may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan. If the license is expired for over three years, it will be completely revoked. The driver must retake the driver's license exam if they wish to drive again. Otherwise, driving will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a 2,000 yuan fine and up to 15 days of administrative detention.
Hey, my motorcycle license had been expired for over a year last year. I went to the DMV and asked around, and they told me that after 365 days, I had to retake the theoretical exam. So I quickly reviewed the subject one test bank and spent the whole afternoon on it. Luckily, I passed it on the first try. Remember, don’t procrastinate with your license—if it’s over a year expired, you’ll have to take the test again, which not only wastes time but might also lead to a fine. I’ve set a phone reminder now to check the expiration date three months in advance to avoid any issues. Safety comes first when driving, and if you’re not familiar with the rules, you could get into trouble on the road—that would be a real hassle.
