How to Apply for a Lifetime Exemption from Driver's License Inspection?

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DiLeo
07/29/25 5:11am
There is no direct way to apply for a lifetime exemption from driver's license inspection. The only way to achieve this is by replacing your current driver's license with a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license. To qualify for a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license, you must meet the following conditions: you must have gone through 16 driver's license usage cycles without being deducted 12 points, and the type of driver's license you hold must be a small motor vehicle driver's license. Below is an introduction to motor vehicle driver's licenses: 1. Definition: A motor vehicle driver's license is a document applied for in accordance with the law. To obtain a driver's license, you must possess certain driving skills. Without these skills, you cannot drive motor vehicles. A motor vehicle driver's license is a permit to drive vehicles, issued by a specialized authority, and obtaining it legally requires passing an exam. 2. Validity Period: There are three types of validity periods for motor vehicle driver's licenses: the first is a six-year period, the second is a ten-year period, and the third is a long-term period. It is important to note that each time you renew the validity period of your motor vehicle driver's license, the condition is that during the use of the driver's license, you must not have been deducted 12 points in a single instance. Only then can you proceed to the vehicle management office or use the Traffic Management 12123 app to complete the renewal.
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IslaLynn
08/12/25 6:43pm
I've just driven a few long-distance trips and heard from experienced drivers that a lifetime exemption from driver's license inspections is actually earned through good habits. After holding a driver's license for 6 years, when you renew it for the first time, if you haven't accumulated 12 penalty points from traffic violations during those 6 years, you can apply for a 10-year validity license by submitting your ID photo and a medical examination certificate at the traffic management office. If you still have a clean record with no major violations when renewing after 10 years, you might qualify for a long-term valid license, which basically eliminates the need for regular medical exams. However, after turning 60, it's safer to have an annual health check-up. To get it done quickly, it's best to drive steadily, avoid speeding and drunk driving, and maintain a good record to save yourself the hassle.
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Michael
10/03/25 5:41am
As a young person who just got my driver's license two years ago, I'm thinking about how to save time on medical check-ups. After checking the rules, I found that to be exempt from medical exams for life, you must first hold the license for six years without exceeding the annual penalty point limit each year. When renewing the license after this period, bring the required documents to the DMV to apply for a long-term validity license. If you still meet the conditions after ten years, you can switch to a permanent license. As you get older, medical check-ups become more frequent, so starting at age sixty, pay attention to regular health examinations. The process isn't difficult; the key is disciplined driving—fewer violations mean more convenience.
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