How long after the driver's license expires must it be renewed?
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Within 3 months before the expiration of the driver's license. Below are detailed explanations about the driver's license: 1. Relevant laws and regulations: According to the latest promulgated "People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driver's License Management Measures", Chapter 4, Article 22 stipulates that within 3 months before the expiration of the driver's license, the holder should go to the vehicle management office for renewal. The vehicle management office should conduct a physical examination, review whether traffic violations and accidents have been properly handled, and for those who pass the review, the driver's license should be renewed. 2. Others: The traffic police department reminds that if the driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after its expiration, or if drivers aged 60 or above fail to submit a physical condition certificate within one year after the end of a scoring cycle, the driver's license will be revoked. In addition, driving a motor vehicle on the road with an expired driver's license will be treated as driving without a license, subject to a fine of thousands of yuan and administrative detention for up to 15 days.
I've been driving for over a decade, and I feel that when your vehicle license expires, you should replace it immediately without delay. There's generally no official grace period after a driving license expires. Strictly speaking, driving with an expired license on the same day counts as a violation, and it's easy to get caught by traffic police with a fine of 200 yuan. I've learned this the hard way—once I was too busy and forgot, delaying the replacement by a week, only to be stopped on the road, fined, and delayed, plus having to go back to the inspection station for a recheck. I recommend starting preparations about a month in advance, setting a reminder alarm on your phone, or booking an appointment through the local vehicle management office's app to save a lot of trouble. Never take it lightly—safe driving is the top priority, and having all your documents in order ensures peace of mind on the road.
