How to Handle Overdue Driver's License Annual Review?
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Go to the physical examination center of a designated hospital (must be authorized by the traffic management department). If unsure, you can call the physical examination center or consult the traffic management department. Open the traffic management APP "12123", click on "Renew Expired Driver's License" on the homepage, and enter the renewal application process. Choose between mail delivery or self-pickup. Mail delivery requires a 15 yuan postage fee, payable upon delivery. If selecting self-pickup, the app will provide the pickup address. After confirming the pickup method, proceed to the submission interface. A verification code will be sent to the registered mobile phone. Verify the information again before submitting. The traffic management department will send a text message requesting the upload of ID photos within 24 hours. In the "12123" APP, go to Home - More - Submit Driver's License ID Photo.
My driver's license renewal was overdue because I forgot about it due to being too busy with work. By the time I realized, it was already two months late. I rushed to the DMV to reapply, bringing my original ID card, two one-inch photos, and a physical examination certificate—remember, the medical check must be done at a designated hospital. If the renewal is overdue for less than a year, the process is relatively simple: queue up to get a number, fill out forms, pay a 50-yuan fine, and you can get a new license the same day. However, if it's overdue for more than a year, you may have to retake the written test (Subject One), which is a big time loss. I was fined but learned my lesson—now I set calendar reminders on my phone and regularly check my license expiration date. Don't drive during the overdue period; if caught by the police, you'll face points deduction and fines, and insurance companies may deny claims in case of an accident. Everyone should develop good habits to avoid procrastinating until the last minute.
