The new requirements for driver's license downgrading in 2021 remain the same as before. Drivers holding licenses above Class C must downgrade to a Class C license once they reach the age of 60 or older (including 60). Upon reaching the age of 70, drivers must undergo an annual physical examination. Only after passing the physical examination can they continue to hold a Class C license and drive vehicles permitted under this class. The new regulations also allow voluntary downgrading before reaching the specified age, with no time restrictions, allowing individuals to choose the downgrade level based on their specific circumstances. Requirements for voluntary downgrading: Drivers who voluntarily apply for a downgrade must complete the relevant application form and submit their ID card, original driver's license, and a one-inch photo with a white background. Applicants must provide a physical examination certificate to apply for the downgrade. During the application process, the driver's license must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle, nor should there be any overdue inspections, suspensions, detentions, cancellations, revocations, or withdrawals of the driver's license. Any such issues must be resolved before applying for a downgrade. The application must be submitted at the local vehicle management office or traffic police station. After submitting the required documents and paying the relevant fees, the new downgraded license can be collected at the designated location. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks will have their highest permitted driving class revoked under the following circumstances, and they must complete the downgrade procedures within 30 days: Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. Accumulating 12 penalty points in one scoring cycle. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. If the driver fails to complete the downgrade procedures within the specified time, the vehicle management office will announce the revocation of the highest permitted driving class. After completing the downgrade procedures, drivers applying to reinstate the revoked driving class must have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current and the most recent scoring cycle and must not have been involved in any traffic accidents resulting in death with equal or greater responsibility. Procedures for downgrading after revocation of the highest permitted driving class: After passing the relevant exams, receive the "Notice of Illegal Full-Score Exam Information for Motor Vehicle Drivers" (for Class A and B licenses, the downgrade information will be noted on the notice). After the suspension period ends, present the ID card and the "Notice of Illegal Full-Score Exam Information for Motor Vehicle Drivers" to the traffic police station where the license was suspended to retrieve the driver's license. Submit the following documents to the issuing vehicle management office to complete the downgrade procedures (must have no pending traffic violations; processing will be completed within one working day): Original "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." Original and copy of the driver's ID. Original driver's license. Three recent front-facing, bareheaded, white-background color ID photos (submit the digital photo collection receipt if required by local regulations).
