How many years after the driver's license is revoked can it be retaken?
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Driver's license can be retaken as soon as two years after being revoked. The time for retaking varies under different circumstances. Circumstances leading to revocation of driver's license: driving under the influence of alcohol more than twice within one year; handing over the vehicle to someone without a driver's license or whose license is revoked or suspended; driving 50% over the speed limit; driving a disassembled vehicle or a vehicle that has reached the scrapping standard; causing a major traffic accident due to violation of traffic safety laws and regulations, constituting a crime; fleeing after causing a traffic accident. Time for retaking: fleeing after a traffic accident leads to permanent revocation; if the license was obtained through fraudulent or bribery means, retaking is allowed only after 3 years; if revoked due to traffic violations, retaking is allowed after 2 years; driving under the influence of alcohol or driving a commercial vehicle after drinking leads to a 5-year ban on retaking; driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol leads to a 10-year ban on retaking.
I’m all too familiar with this since my license was revoked before! There are three scenarios: For ordinary traffic violations, you can typically retake the test after 1 year. For serious offenses like drunk driving, you’ll have to wait 5 years. If you commit a hit-and-run that constitutes a crime, you’ll face a lifetime driving ban. Here’s the key point: The waiting period starts from the day the traffic authority issues the penalty decision. I personally wasted three extra months back then because I misunderstood the timeline. The reapplication process is identical to getting a new license—you’ll need to retake all four exams (Subjects 1 through 4). I recommend preparing your materials three months in advance; you can now schedule everything via the 12123 traffic app.
