How often should a driver's license be reviewed?

[Jeremy]

C, D, E, and F class driver's licenses do not require annual review, while A and B class driver's licenses need to undergo an annual review once a year. The review must be conducted within thirty days after the end of the scoring cycle of the driver's license at the traffic management department of the public security authorities. However, if there is no record of violating traffic safety laws and regulations within a scoring cycle, the driver's license can be exempted from the annual review for that cycle. If a driver's license that requires an annual review fails to undergo it, it can be reviewed retroactively within three years. A and B class driver's licenses that have not been reviewed for more than three years will be downgraded, with the maximum downgrade being to a C1 class driver's license. Preparation before reviewing the driver's license: Handling violations: Before reviewing the driver's license, all violation information must be processed, and fines must be paid in full; otherwise, the review cannot proceed. Physical examination: During the review, a "Driver's Physical Condition Certificate" must be submitted. Additionally, the physical condition certificate must be issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or a military regiment-level hospital. ID photo: The review requires submitting a recent 1-inch color, white-background, bareheaded front-facing photo taken within the last six months. If you do not have one, you should promptly go to have it taken.

[LaAndres]

As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, let me tell you about the driver's license renewal cycle. For a C1 small vehicle license, the first renewal is after 6 years, the second after 10 years, and then you can get a long-term license. There's usually no annual review required, but if you accumulate 12 penalty points, you'll have to take a refresher course and test. Class A and B licenses are much stricter, requiring annual reviews, though you might be exempt if you have no penalty points. Last year, my friend who drives a truck got penalized for fatigue driving and now has to go through annual reviews at the traffic management office, which is quite a hassle. I recommend setting a renewal reminder on your phone and handling it 90 days in advance to be safe—if you're over a year late, your license will be revoked. Also, drivers over 70 must submit an annual medical certificate, so don't overlook that.

[VanCarlos]

I just helped an elderly family member renew their driver's license a few days ago, so I'm quite familiar with the inspection rules. For ordinary private car Class C licenses, the renewal cycle progresses as follows: 6 years - 10 years - permanent, with no need for annual inspections during this period. However, holders of large vehicle licenses must undergo an annual inspection. I've seen truck drivers get fined for forgetting to do this. The key point is to check the demerit point cycle—if you have no traffic violations for the entire year, Class A/B licenses can be exempt from inspection. Remember, after the 2016 regulation update, those over 60 years old can no longer drive large vehicles. Also, pay attention to the driver's license expiration date: if it's less than a year past expiration, you can still renew it normally, but if it's over a year, you'll need to retake the written test (Subject 1). I recommend keeping your driver's license and ID card together so you can see the expiration date and know when to take action.

[JoshuaMarie]

Let me share my experience with driver's license renewal. For regular private car licenses, the first renewal is 6 years after issuance, the second renewal after 10 years, and then it becomes permanently valid. No annual review is required in between. Only commercial vehicle licenses like Class A and B require annual inspections. Remember you can start the renewal process three months before expiration - don't wait until it's expired. Last time I renewed, I just brought my original ID card and three white-background photos, completed the vision and color blindness test at the DMV, and it was done. One detail: if you're over 70 years old, you need to submit an annual medical report. Now you can renew through the 12123 traffic management app, but the first renewal must be done in person. The key is to remember your license type and renewal date clearly.

[DeCarson]

As a long-distance driver, I'm particularly sensitive about license reviews. With my A2 license, I need an annual review, but last year I was exempted since I had no demerit points. The regular Class C license for family cars is much simpler, requiring no attention during the 6-year renewal period. The key is to pay attention to three time points: renewal is possible 90 days before expiration, remedies are available within 1 year after expiration, and the license is directly invalidated after 2 years. I recommend setting up a mobile reminder for your driver's license expiration date. Last time, my colleague forgot to renew his license and had to retake the written test after 15 months of expiration, wasting a whole week. Also, be aware of the downgrade rule at age 60 and the physical exam requirement at 70 – if elderly family members drive, help them remember these things. In short, don't wait until the police check your car to discover your license has expired.