Is there any impact if the driver's license is reviewed a few days late?
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There is no impact if the driver's license is reviewed a few days late. If the driver's license expires within less than a year, the owner can still follow the normal procedure to renew the license and undergo the annual review. Below are the specific details about the driver's license annual review: 1. Regulations: Article 35 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security stipulates that motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of their driver's license. 2. Procedures: When applying, the applicant must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and submit the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver, the motor vehicle driver's license, and a medical certificate issued by a county-level or above medical institution or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level. For applications to drive small automatic transmission passenger vehicles specially designed for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
To be honest, being a few days late for your driver's license renewal won't have much impact. Most cities now have a grace period, usually within 30 days. I was late once myself—got caught up with work and forgot, ended up being 5-6 days late at the DMV. The staff said it’s fine as long as you don’t get pulled over by traffic police, and usually there’s no fine. Just don’t drag it out too long to avoid trouble. Still, it’s better not to take the risk—if your license expires for too long, it may become invalid, requiring you to retake the written test, which costs both time and money. I recommend checking your license expiration date regularly and setting a phone reminder just in case. After all, if you’re driving with an invalid license and get into an accident, insurance won’t cover it, and you’ll be fully liable—losses could be huge. Safety first, right?
Being a few days late for your driver's license review isn't usually a big deal, as there's typically a grace period. As someone cautious like me who always checks the rules: you generally have 30 days after expiration to get it reviewed without penalty. But if you wait too long, it's different—driving with an expired license counts as unlicensed driving, which could mean fines of several hundred yuan and possible points deduction. The key is timely action—if expired, first visit the DMV to check your status, maybe complete a medical exam, and you can still recover it. Make it a habit to check your license status annually to avoid sudden disruptions to your travel plans, which is also important for family car use.
