How long after the vehicle license expires must it be replaced?
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Driving licenses must be renewed as soon as they expire, and can still be renewed within six months after expiration. However, driving is not permitted once the license has expired. Vehicle licenses refer to the vehicle registration certificate, vehicle qualification certificate, and driving license. Overview: The full name of a driving license is a motor vehicle driving license, also known as a "driver's license," which is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and those lacking such skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Driving without a license is prohibited. Notes: Permission to drive is granted through the issuance of a driving license. This indicates that obtaining a driving license is a formal process that must be carried out by an authorized agency.
I also panicked when my driver's license first expired. You can still renew it normally within one year after expiration, but if it exceeds one year, it becomes troublesome—you'll have to retake the written test (Subject 1). If the expiration doesn't exceed three months, you can even enjoy the convenience of online renewal. I remember last time I waited until the second month to go, and the staff reminded me that even within one year, driving with an expired license could result in a 200-yuan fine if caught. It's best to handle the renewal within 90 days before expiration. Just bring your medical report and photos—the DMV will get it done in 20 minutes. Don't be like my neighbor who let it expire for two years and had to retake everything from Subject 1, wasting a whole month.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of transportation experience, I've become an expert in handling expired documents. It's safest not to let your vehicle license exceed three months past expiration, as beyond that you'll need to re-inspect the vehicle. What's most concerning is that some cities enforce strict checks—driving with an expired license on the very day of expiration can result in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. Last year, when I helped a friend with the process, the vehicle management office directly sent us to the motor vehicle inspection station for a re-inspection after just two weeks overdue. A reminder: when renewing your license, make sure to settle all traffic violations and bring a copy of your compulsory traffic insurance. If an accident occurs during the period of expiration, the insurance company can outright refuse to pay, and this risk truly isn't worth taking.
