How many years after license revocation can one retake the test?
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After a driver's license is revoked, under normal circumstances, one can retake the test after two years. Below are specific details about driver's license revocation: Hit-and-run traffic accident: If a hit-and-run traffic accident constitutes a crime leading to revocation, the driver is banned for life and cannot retake the test. Drinking or drunk driving: If a major traffic accident occurs due to drinking or drunk driving, constituting a crime, the license is revoked, and the driver is banned for life. Drunk driving: If the license is revoked due to drunk driving or driving a commercial vehicle after drinking, one can retake the test after 5 years. If the license is revoked due to drunk driving of a commercial vehicle, one can retake the test after 10 years. Other reasons: If the license is revoked for other reasons (excluding the above four points), one can retake the test after 2 years.
I previously heard from a traffic police officer friend that how long you have to wait to retake the driving test after license revocation depends on the specific circumstances. For ordinary violations that do not constitute a crime, it's usually two years after the revocation. If your license was revoked for drunk driving, you can't retake the test for at least five years—don't even think about finding loopholes. The most severe case is hit-and-run that constitutes a crime—you'll never be allowed to drive again for life. However, enforcement may vary slightly by region, so it's best to check directly with the local DMV; their system has the most accurate information. Also, if you're caught driving illegally during the revocation period, you could face detention—don't be foolish.
