How to Handle an Expired Driver's License Renewal?
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If you forget to renew your driver's license and it expires, you are not allowed to drive, otherwise you will be fined. Depending on the length of the expiration period, there are three scenarios: 1. Expired for less than 1 year: As long as you do not drive during the expired period and renew it promptly, there will be no major impact. 2. Expired for more than 1 year but less than 3 years: You need to apply to the vehicle management office to retake the subject one test, and only after passing can you renew the license. 3. Expired for more than 3 years: The driver's license will be revoked, and you will have to retake the driver's license exam. Therefore, it is important to follow traffic rules and drive safely, and renew your driver's license before it expires.
My driver's license expired, and I only remembered last month, already over ten days late. I immediately went to the DMV to renew it. Fortunately, it wasn't overdue for long, so I only had to pay a small handling fee to get it done. I usually drive to and from work, so delaying this would have been really troublesome. If caught by traffic police, it's a 200-yuan fine and affects your credit score. I recommend everyone regularly check the expiration date and set reminders on their phones. If it's overdue, handle it promptly. Bring your ID card, old license, and a one-inch photo to the DMV—it's straightforward. The medical check isn't complicated either, just tests for vision, hearing, and reaction time. If it's overdue for less than a month, you might be fine, but any longer and you'll have to retake the written test, wasting more time. Also, insurance might not cover accidents if your license is expired, so don't take that risk.
