How often should a driver's license be reviewed?
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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.
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.
