Do I still need an annual review for an A2 driver's license with no demerit points?
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An A2 driver's license with no demerit points does not require an annual review. Below is relevant information about A2 driver's licenses: 1. New regulations for driver's license annual review: The annual review period for AB driver's licenses has been changed from once every two years to once a year. If there are no demerit points on the license, it can be exempted from inspection. 2. Permitted vehicle types: The permitted vehicle type for an A2 driver's license is a tractor, which can tow heavy-duty and medium-duty full trailers/semi-trailers. A trailer whose total weight is borne entirely by itself is called a full trailer; a trailer whose total weight is partially borne by the tractor is called a semi-trailer. Only drivers holding an A2 license can drive such tractors; even drivers with an A1 license are not permitted to drive tractors.
I hold an A2 driver's license and have been driving trucks for over a decade. The current policy is this: if you haven't received any demerit points for an entire year, you don't need to make a special trip for the annual review, which saves a lot of hassle. But don't think that's the end of it—when your driver's license expires, you must renew it, and drivers aged 60 and above still need to submit an annual medical report. A few of my colleagues last year accumulated too many demerit points and had to attend mandatory training and tests at the DMV on schedule. I always drive very carefully, afraid of getting into accidents and receiving demerit points, so I can save time to make a couple more trips. However, even if the annual review isn't required, a medical check-up every two years is unavoidable, and professional drivers must take their physical examinations seriously.
