Does an A2 driver's license require annual review?
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A2 driver's license requires annual review. Annual review content for A2 driver's license: The permitted vehicle types for an A2 license are tractor-trailers, which can tow heavy and medium-sized full/semi-trailers. The review includes handling traffic violations, submitting a health declaration and physical examination form, and participating in safe and civilized driving courses and emergency situation handling training and exams. New regulations for A2 driver's license annual review: Drivers holding licenses for large passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks must undergo an annual review at the traffic management department of the public security authority within ten days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no demerit points recorded during a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. If there are no traffic violation points in any scoring cycle, the driver only needs to renew the license upon its expiration. According to the new regulations, submitting a physical condition certificate is not required for the annual review; only a declaration of one's physical condition is needed. Physical condition certificates are still required for license renewal or transfer, as per the regulations.
I'm a veteran truck driver with nearly 20 years of holding an A2 license. In the past, annual review was indeed required, but the policy has been relaxed somewhat now. The key is whether points were deducted in the scoring cycle: if no points were deducted within a year, no review is needed; if points were deducted, even just 1 point, you must participate in the review at the vehicle management office within 30 days after the scoring cycle ends. Last year, I had 2 points deducted and had to study traffic regulations for three hours. Also, pay attention to age issues—after 60, even if no points are deducted, you must submit a medical examination report every year. In our line of work, the driver's license is our livelihood, so don't delay until it expires. If you fail to review for three consecutive cycles, the license will be downgraded directly, and you won't even be able to drive semi-trailer trucks anymore—that would be a huge loss.
