Is Inspection Still Required After Driver's License Renewal?
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Regular inspection of the driver's license must be processed by the license holder in person at the vehicle management department with their ID card, while filling out the regular inspection form and submitting the driver's license for verification. Holding a driver's license without a recorded inspection approval does not qualify for driving. Below are the relevant details: 1. Inspection Frequency: For holders of driver's licenses for vehicle types A, B, N, P; or holders of type C licenses engaged in commercial transportation, and those over 60 years old, an annual inspection is required. For holders of other vehicle type licenses, inspection is required every two years, exempt from physical examination. 2. Scoring Calculation: The vehicle management department conducts regular inspections of driver's licenses using computer stamping, which can be processed in the month of the license's validity start date or one month in advance. An annual inspection is valid until the same month of the next year; a biennial inspection is valid until the same month two years later.
I just renewed my driver's license last year, and the whole process went smoothly. After submitting the medical report, I got the new license with a 10-year validity period. However, if you're older, say over 70, you'll need to undergo an annual physical examination after renewal to ensure your vision and hearing are normal. My neighbor in his 60s also renewed his license, thinking everything was fine, but the traffic police reminded him that he must submit regular health certificates. So, renewal doesn't automatically exempt you from inspections—it depends on your age and license type. For example, young people with a C1 license generally don't need to worry, but older drivers must follow the rules. I recommend everyone pay attention to the prompts on their driver's license and complete inspections on time to avoid fines or safety issues. Also, regularly check your car's lights and brakes to develop good habits.
