How to Continue Using the Original Driver's License?
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After obtaining a replacement driver's license, the original one can no longer be used. According to Article 123 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: In cases where the original driver's license is lost and later found after obtaining a replacement, the driver must submit the original license to the vehicle management office or destroy it themselves. It is not permitted to use both licenses simultaneously. Requirements for license renewal and replacement: 1. Renewal: To renew a driver's license, citizens need to bring two copies of their ID card, two 1-inch color passport photos, the original ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examinations are also available at the vehicle management office) to the vehicle management office. After filling out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form," the license can be renewed. 2. Replacement: Citizens who need to replace a lost driver's license must bring the aforementioned documents to the vehicle management office, fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Replacement Application Form," and pay the replacement fee to obtain a new driver's license.
I've been driving for over a decade and have been using the same old driver's license, which works just fine. However, it needs to be renewed every six years, otherwise it expires and becomes invalid. Last year, I went to the DMV to get it renewed. Remember to bring your ID card, a one-inch photo, and your original driver's license. They'll do a simple vision test on-site, and you'll pay a small fee of a few dozen yuan. The whole process can be done in half an hour if it's quick, so don't wait until the last day in case there's a long queue. I usually keep my driver's license behind the sun visor in my car to avoid losing or damaging it. It's a good idea to check the expiration date regularly. Many places allow you to make an appointment using the Traffic Management 12123 app, which is convenient and hassle-free. If you accidentally lose it, don't panic—just go to get a replacement with your ID. Keeping your driver's license valid is key to driving legally, so don't skimp on this small task.
