How to Handle an Expired Driving License Inspection?
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If the driving license has been expired for less than one year, there is no major issue, but if it exceeds one year, the driving license will be revoked. Based on different validity periods, driving licenses can be categorized into three types: 6-year, 10-year, and permanent. Generally, newly obtained licenses usually have a 6-year validity period. Below are the specific details regarding driving license inspections: Large and Medium-sized Vehicles: These vehicles require driving licenses of levels A1, A2, A3, B1, or B2, mainly for driving buses or trucks. China has relatively strict requirements for such licenses. If any demerit points are incurred during the scoring cycle, an annual inspection of the driving license is required the following year. Small and Medium-sized Vehicles: These vehicles mostly require driving licenses of levels C, D, E, or F. These licenses typically have a validity period of 6 years and do not require annual inspections. They only need to be renewed within three months before the expiration date.
Don't delay when your driver's license expires. I've been through this before – you need to promptly visit the DMV for renewal procedures. Bring your ID card, original driver's license, recent photos, and medical examination report. The medical checkup at designated hospitals is usually quick. Never risk driving with an expired license – if caught, you'll face fines and demerit points, or worse, it could be considered unlicensed driving, affecting insurance claims. Short expiration periods are easier to handle, but exceeding one year might require retaking the theoretical exam (Subject 1). I recommend preparing materials one month in advance to avoid peak-hour queues. The renewal process isn't overly complicated, but pay attention to details like bringing cash or mobile payment for fees. Bottom line: safety first, drive compliantly to avoid unnecessary trouble.
