What does it mean when a driver's license has not been reviewed on time?
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Failure to review on time means that the review should have been conducted but was not done. If a driver's license is only overdue for review without being fined, the relevant penalties are as follows: If the review is not attended for three consecutive scoring cycles, the vehicle management office will notify the driver to complete the downgrade procedure within 30 days. If the driver fails to comply after notification, the license will be downgraded by announcement; if the driver continues to drive a motor vehicle without attending the overdue review; or if a traffic accident occurs while driving with an overdue review, the commercial insurance policy may refuse to compensate. Below is additional information: Relevant regulations: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks who fail to attend the review for three consecutive scoring cycles will have their highest permissible driving model qualification revoked by the vehicle management office, and they will be notified to complete the downgrade and license replacement procedure within thirty days; for those who continue to drive a motor vehicle without attending the overdue review.
I personally experienced the issue of overdue driver's license review, which was really careless. Last year, I was swamped with work projects and daily chores, completely forgetting the review date. The review requires an annual visit to the DMV for a physical exam or record update to ensure your vision is normal for safe driving. I realized it was overdue a month later and was fined 300 yuan with 2 points deducted when I went to handle it. If delayed for too long, say over a year, the license will be announced as revoked, and driving afterward counts as unlicensed driving, possibly leading to detention or full liability in accidents. Common reasons include not receiving reminder notices due to moving or simply procrastinating. Prevention is simple: set an annual reminder on your phone calendar or follow updates on the local DMV app. It's also advisable to regularly check your license's validity to avoid major losses and ensure driving safety.
