How Long Will a Locked Driver's License Be Revoked?
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If a driver's license remains locked for over 2 years, it will be permanently revoked. Below are the circumstances under which a driver's license may be revoked: Physical reasons: If the driver is physically unfit to operate a motor vehicle or has passed away, the license will be revoked. Loss of civil capacity: If the driver loses civil capacity, their guardian may apply for revocation. Failure to renew: If the driver fails to renew their license for more than one year after its expiration, it will be revoked. Age 60 or above: Drivers aged 60 or older, or those holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must submit a physical condition certificate within one year after the end of each scoring cycle; failure to do so will result in revocation.
A buddy of mine had his driver's license locked due to drunk driving, and he procrastinated for six months without handling it. When he finally went to the DMV, he was told it had been automatically revoked, and he had to retake the written test (Subject 1) and road test (Subject 3). According to traffic regulations, if a locked license isn't resolved within three months, it may be announced as suspended. Delaying another three months or so will lead to automatic revocation by the system. Driving during this period and getting caught counts as driving without a license, which can result in detention. So, if your license is locked, take your ID to the DMV immediately to handle the points deduction or retake the tests—don’t end up like my friend suffering big losses. Time limits may vary by one or two months depending on the region, but don’t delay beyond six months at the latest.
From the perspective of traffic regulations, the locking period of a driver's license is divided into three stages. First, if traffic violations are not handled, the license will be locked, requiring resolution within 30 days; failure to handle it within the deadline will result in a public notice of suspension, with a notice period of 60 days; if still unresolved after the notice period, the license file will be directly revoked. For example, failure to compensate for an accident or refusing to attend training after accumulating 12 penalty points can trigger this. Last year, in a case I handled, the system automatically revoked the license on the 62nd day after the notice period expired. Remember, the 90-day lockout period is the danger line—exceeding it is equivalent to giving up your license. It's crucial to regularly check the processing progress on the Traffic Management 12123 app.
Having driven for over twenty years, I've seen quite a few cases like this. Driver's license suspension is usually caused by multiple traffic violations or an expired medical examination. If left unattended, it could be forcibly revoked within as short as three months or as long as half a year. An old neighbor of mine forgot to handle a speeding ticket, and four months later, his license was directly invalidated. It's advisable to visit the vehicle management office immediately after suspension, bringing along the fine receipt and medical examination report. Never wait for SMS reminders, as the system automatically revokes licenses without notification.
