Handle Violations First or Renew the License First?
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First, you must handle the violations before applying for license renewal. When renewing a driver's license, it is not allowed to have any outstanding violations or unpaid fines. All violations must be settled, and fines must be paid before the license can be renewed. If you have outstanding violations and need to renew your license, please first visit the traffic enforcement station of the local police branch to handle the violations, pay the fines at the bank, and then proceed to the relevant license renewal office to complete the renewal process. Documents required for license renewal: Bring two copies of your ID card, two recent 1-inch color passport photos without headwear, the original ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or higher hospital (free medical examinations are also available at the vehicle management office). License renewal process: The driver submits the required documents to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after verifying the documents.
Regarding the sequence of renewing your driver's license and handling traffic violations, I can tell you from personal experience that it's advisable to address the violations first before renewing. In the past, I tried renewing right away, only to get stuck midway when the DMV reminded me of several unpaid fines, forcing me to go back and handle them, wasting half a day. Later, I learned to check for violations on the 12123 App before renewing, promptly paying or resolving any fines found. If violations aren't cleared, the system won't let you renew smoothly and might delay your plans. As a frequent driver, I find it both worry-free and efficient to sort these out a week or two in advance, also avoiding additional fines.
From years of driving experience, I absolutely support handling traffic violations before renewing your license. If violations aren't cleared, the renewal application gets automatically rejected by the system, forcing you to make another trip to the DMV - quite troublesome. My friends have had similar experiences; some even incurred late fees for prolonged delays in paying fines. The process isn't complicated: just check the traffic management app on your phone for any pending issues and settle them promptly. This ensures a smooth license renewal without hiccups. After all, safe driving isn't just about habits on the road but also includes timely handling of documentation matters. Don't let minor issues escalate into major problems.
