Do traffic violations need to be cleared before renewing a driver's license?
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Yes, traffic violations committed by the motor vehicle must be addressed. There is a certain correlation between renewing a motor vehicle driver's license and traffic violations. Traffic violations refer to the motor vehicle, while the driver's license serves as the legal credential for lawful vehicle operation. If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated demerit points in a scoring cycle do not reach 12, and all fines have been paid, the demerit points will be cleared. If the demerit points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the demerit points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. Article 57 of the "Traffic Regulations and Demerit Point Rules": Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuance location or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of their current driver's license. When applying, an application form must be completed, and the following documents and proofs must be submitted: the driver's identity proof, the current driver's license, and a medical fitness certificate issued by a county-level or military regimental-level medical institution. For applicants seeking a special small automatic passenger vehicle for disabled persons, a medical fitness certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted. Materials required for renewing a driver's license: original ID card and its copy, a qualified medical examination form from a designated hospital by the vehicle management office, three one-inch white-background color photos, a completed driver's license renewal application form, and the processing fee. Photos and medical examination proofs for renewal can be brought by the applicant. If concerned about their validity, these can be processed directly at the traffic police department's certification hall to save time. If a driver's license has expired, the traffic police may impose a fine without deducting points upon discovery. There is a deadline for license renewal: if expired for less than a year, renewal can proceed normally; if expired between one to three years, the license is revoked but can be reinstated by passing the subject one exam; if expired for over three years, the license is permanently revoked. Key points for renewing an expired driver's license: Regarding renewal: When renewing an expired driver's license, the old license must be surrendered to the vehicle management office. All related traffic violations must be resolved before renewal; otherwise, the application will not be accepted. Renewal of a motor vehicle driver's license can be done via the mobile app "Traffic Management 12123," through the vehicle management office, or via the public security authorities, ensuring an efficient renewal process.
Well, I've seen many people asking about this online. Actually, you really need to clear all traffic violations before renewing your driver's license. I just went through the renewal process, and it was quite troublesome. The DMV will definitely check if you have any outstanding tickets. If you do, they'll directly hold your application and ask you to pay or settle them first. For example, when I renewed my license last week, I made a wasted trip because of an unpaid parking ticket, and had to go back again later. My suggestion is to check your records using the Traffic Management 12123 app before renewal and settle any fines early. If left unresolved, it might delay your license renewal or even affect your credit record. This rule is meant to encourage everyone to develop responsible habits and prevent violations from accumulating into bigger problems.
