What does the B2 inspection validity period mean?

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The B2 inspection validity period refers to the deadline for the annual inspection of a B2 driver's license. If the date recorded on the license is May 1, 2022, the vehicle owner must complete the inspection process at the vehicle management office before May 1, 2022. If there are no traffic violation points recorded during the current cycle, the owner can be exempted from this inspection. However, if there are violation points, the owner must complete the relevant procedures. For Class C motor vehicle driver's licenses, the inspection period has been abolished, and only renewal is required upon expiration. Driving with an uninspected license, if discovered by traffic police, will result in penalties. Even if the owner is unaware of the inspection requirement, they cannot be exempted. Therefore, it is crucial for vehicle owners to remember the validity period of their license and complete the inspection process in a timely manner. The inspection for a B2 motor vehicle driver's license can be conducted at the vehicle management office or the traffic management department of the public security authority. Alternatively, it can be completed via the "Traffic Management 12123" app (V2.8.1B274) on Android 12 or higher. After the inspection, the driver's license will be restored to 12 points and can be used without issue. For the first renewal of the license, if no scoring cycle within the 6-year validity period has accumulated 12 or more points, the license will be renewed with a 10-year validity period. If any scoring cycle within the 6-year period accumulates 12 or more points, the license will still be renewed with a 6-year validity period. Similarly, after obtaining a 10-year license, if no scoring cycle within the 10-year period accumulates 12 or more points, the next renewal will issue a long-term valid license. A B2 driver's license is valid until the holder reaches 60 years of age. Drivers holding B2, B1, A2, A1, or A3 licenses will no longer be permitted to drive large or medium-sized passenger or cargo vehicles, tow trucks, or city buses after turning 60. They must visit the issuing vehicle management office to complete the downgrade and renewal procedures, typically switching to a small passenger vehicle or small automatic transmission vehicle license. A B2 driver's license allows the holder to operate manual or automatic transmission passenger vehicles with 9 or fewer seats, as well as heavy, medium, or large cargo vehicles or specialized operation vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Medium and heavy cargo vehicles are primarily trucks, such as those commonly seen transporting construction debris. Medium, large, and heavy specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with specialized devices or tools, such as fire trucks or water sprinklers. To apply for a B2 driver's license, the following requirements must be met: Possession of a C1 driver's license for at least 3 years. Age between 22 and 50 years old. Unaided or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart for both eyes. No more than 12 penalty points accumulated in the most recent scoring cycle. No record of serious traffic accidents or drunk driving. The following conditions disqualify an applicant from obtaining a B2 license: Being responsible for a fatal traffic accident with equal or greater liability. Driving under the influence of alcohol. Having a driver's license revoked or rescinded within the past 10 years.