What are the new regulations for overdue driver's license renewal?
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Expiration time regulations: If the license has been expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one test; if it has been expired for more than three years, the license will become invalid and cannot be renewed. Renewal period regulations: Motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. When applying, the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" should be filled out. Renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large truck driver's licenses have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other permitted vehicle-type driver's licenses have less than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large truck driver's licenses have demerit points in one scoring cycle, and holders of other permitted vehicle-type driver's licenses who have caused a traffic accident resulting in death and bear equal or greater responsibility but have not had their driver's license revoked, have participated in the inspection education; The applicant has no pending road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition meets the driving permit conditions; The motor vehicle driver's license is not under circumstances of being seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or rescinded by law.
Last year, I forgot to renew my driver's license and only remembered three months later. The new regulations seem quite reasonable. If it's expired for less than a year, you just need to bring your ID card and two one-inch white background photos to the DMV or apply online, and also complete a medical check-up to ensure normal vision and hearing. If it's been over a year but less than three years, it's a bit more troublesome—you'll have to retake the theory test (Subject 1). A friend of mine went through this and said the questions weren’t hard but it was time-consuming. If it’s been over three years, it’s worse—the license becomes invalid, and you’ll have to start from scratch, retaking all the tests like a beginner. I suggest everyone set a phone reminder to renew it within the 90-day grace period before expiration—don’t be careless like me. By the way, an expired license can also affect insurance claims. If an accident happens, the insurance company might use it as an excuse to reduce compensation. So, safety first—renew your license on time and don’t delay.
My family just renewed our driver's licenses, and the new regulations are much more lenient than before. If it's been expired for less than a year, simply visit the DMV or fill out an application on an online platform, attach a copy of your ID and a medical exam report, and you're done. If you've delayed for one to three years, you'll need to retake the written test (Subject One), which isn't hard but is quite annoying. If it's been over three years, the license is scrapped, and you'll have to retake everything. I delayed for five months before handling it, and the staff mentioned that the system is now connected online, making it easier to check overdue records. When renewing, remember to bring recent photos with a plain white background, no hats, or glasses that reflect light to avoid rework. I recommend setting up an account on the Traffic Management 12123 app to check validity periods and book appointments online, saving a lot of time by skipping queues. The new rules are good—they push people not to slack off and drive safely. Driving is a privilege, not a game. Short delays are easier to fix, but longer ones bring a heap of trouble.
