How Long Can the Driver's License Renewal Be Postponed?
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How long can the driver's license renewal be postponed after expiration: The 6-year driver's license renewal can be postponed for up to three months. If the license has expired but not for more than one year, it can still be renewed. If it has been expired for more than one year but less than two years, the license will be revoked, but it can be reinstated after passing the required tests. If it has been expired for more than two years, it cannot be reinstated. Penalties for driving with an expired license: Driving with an expired license is treated as driving without a license. If the license has been expired for less than one year, the driver can still renew it at any time, but driving during this period may result in a fine of 200 RMB. If the license has been expired for more than one year, the traffic management department will revoke it. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the written test (Subject 1) to reinstate the license. Driving during this period may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 RMB. If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will be permanently revoked, and the driver must retake all driving tests to obtain a new license. Driving without a valid license during this period may result in a fine of 2,000 RMB and up to 15 days of administrative detention. Renewal deadline: Drivers must apply for renewal at the vehicle management office that issued their driver's license within 90 days before the expiration date. The application requires filling out the "Driver's License Renewal Application Form."
