How long can the annual review of a B2 driver's license be delayed?
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B2 driver's license annual review can be supplemented within three years after its expiration. If the review is not conducted for more than three years, a notice will be issued to downgrade the license within 30 days. If no action is taken, the driver's license will be declared invalid. However, driving motor vehicles is not allowed before the review. Therefore, drivers holding a B2 license should complete the annual review as early as possible. Notes related to B2 review: Drivers holding a B2 large truck driver's license should report to the traffic management department of the public security authority for review within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there is no record of demerit points within a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. Motor vehicle drivers aged 70 or above should undergo an annual physical examination and submit a health certificate issued by a county-level or military regimental-level medical institution within 30 days after the end of the scoring cycle. Within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license, an application for renewal should be submitted. When renewing the motor vehicle driver's license, the driver must undergo a review by the traffic management department of the public security authority. If the household registration of a motor vehicle driver is transferred out of the jurisdiction of the original vehicle management office, an application for renewal should be submitted to the vehicle management office of the new location, and a review is also required at this time.
I just handled the B2 driver's license annual review recently and specifically asked the DMV. According to regulations, the annual review cannot be delayed—it must be completed within 30 days after each scoring cycle ends. If you exceed this timeframe, the system will automatically mark your license status as 'overdue for review,' and continuing to drive will be considered unlicensed driving. Once I was 10 days late and got stopped by traffic police—fined 500 RMB and had to retake the written test. So don’t count on any grace period; no matter how busy work gets, make sure to schedule it on time. If necessary, take a day off to get it done—it’s much better than dealing with the aftermath.
We truck drivers all know that the annual inspection for a B2 license can't be delayed. Last time at a service area, an experienced driver shared his lesson: he was 25 days late for the annual inspection and had his license confiscated on the spot. It took him half a month of hassle, including three days of safety training and a theory test, just to get his license back—all his work was delayed. It's best to handle it at least 10 days before the end of the scoring cycle, bringing your ID card and medical certificate. Special reminder: if you have demerit points in the scoring cycle, you need to prepare even earlier. If you have 9 points or more, you'll need to attend three hours of training.
