What does the online status show when a driver's license is revoked?
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There is a record, it just doesn't show online. If you need to know, you can take your ID card to the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued for inquiry. Below is the relevant information: 1. If your driver's license is revoked for drunk driving or driving a commercial vehicle after drinking alcohol, you can reapply after five years; 2. If your driver's license is revoked for drunk driving a commercial vehicle, you can reapply after ten years; 3. If your driver's license is revoked for other reasons, you can reapply after two years. Extended information: According to Article 42 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": The vehicle management office shall revoke the motor vehicle driver's license under any of the following circumstances. 1. Death; 2. Physical conditions are not suitable for driving a motor vehicle; 3. Application for revocation is submitted; 4. Loss of civil capacity, and the guardian submits an application for revocation; 5. Failure to renew the driver's license more than one year after its expiration; 6. For those aged 60 or above, or those holding licenses for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, failure to submit a physical condition certificate within one year after the end of a scoring cycle.
Once when my driver's license was revoked, the online status check displayed it clearly: it directly showed the word 'Revoked,' along with the reasons for revocation such as speeding or drunk driving, the start date, and the enforcing authority. After logging into the local traffic bureau's official website and entering my ID number and license plate information, the page showed detailed information, including how much time was left in the revocation period, along with a red warning stating that driving was prohibited to avoid fines or vehicle impoundment. If the status was a temporary revocation, it might also indicate the need to complete a traffic safety education course. I remember a friend once checked and saw 'Permanent Revocation,' which was even more troublesome because it involved a serious accident. After revocation, the impact is significant—insurance costs skyrocket, and travel relies entirely on public transport or taxis. I recommend regularly checking the official website status after revocation to ensure no errors or missing details, and promptly follow up on the reinstatement application when eligible, avoiding delays beyond the revocation period to prevent worse consequences. Safety first—gotta obey traffic rules properly from now on.