What are the time regulations for driver's license renewal?
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The time regulations for driver's license renewal are as follows: If the license has expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if it has 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 exam; if it has expired for more than three years, the license will become invalid and cannot be renewed. Renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: The holder of a large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's license has no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or the holder of other driving license types has less than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; The holder of a large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's license has demerit points in a scoring cycle, or the holder of other driving license types who caused a traffic accident resulting in death and bears equal or greater responsibility but has not had their motor vehicle driver's license revoked, has participated in the inspection education; The applicant has no outstanding road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition meets the driving license requirements; The motor vehicle driver's license is not seized, detained, suspended, revoked, canceled, or invalidated by law.
I just renewed my driver's license the year before last, so I remember this regulation clearly. Generally, the validity period of a driver's license is 6 years after the first issuance, then 10 years, and it may change after the age of 60. You must apply for renewal within 90 days before the expiration date—don't wait until the last day, as incomplete materials will require multiple trips. That time, I almost forgot due to work, but luckily, I didn’t exceed the deadline. Just bring your ID card, old driver's license, and medical examination report to the vehicle management office. Failing to renew on time can be troublesome—you might face fines, suspension of driving privileges, or even have to retake part of the exams. I recommend setting a phone reminder and avoiding peak hours when applying to save time from long queues. Also, the vision test is crucial during renewal—if you fail, you won’t be allowed to drive.
