What does the validity period on the driver's license mean?

[JaydenRose]

Driver's license inspection validity period refers to the valid usage period of the driver's license. The following is relevant information about driver's licenses: 1. Introduction to driver's license: The full name is motor vehicle driver's license, also called "driver's license", which is the certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. 2. Classification of driver's licenses: Current driver's licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1 driver's license, A2 driver's license, A3 driver's license, B1 driver's license, B2 driver's license, C1 driver's license, C2 driver's license, C3 driver's license, C4 driver's license, C5 driver's license, D driver's license, E driver's license, F driver's license, M driver's license, N driver's license, P driver's license.

[IslaMarie]

The validity period of a driver's license is the last date it can be legally used. Driving beyond this date is considered unlicensed driving, and if caught, not only will the vehicle be impounded, but you'll also face a fine ranging from 500 to 2000 yuan. When I last renewed my license, I specifically asked—the first license is usually valid for 6 years, and you just need to go to the vehicle management office for a medical checkup and renewal within 90 days before it expires. The second renewal gives you 10 years, and the third time, you can get a long-term license. When driving, remember to check the date in the bottom right corner of the main page—don't wait until the police stop you to realize it's expired. That would be really unfair.

[LaErin]

The date printed on your driver's license indicates the legally permitted period for you to drive. This validity period is set based on two main considerations: first, as age increases, reaction abilities and vision may change, requiring regular medical check-ups to confirm driving fitness; second, traffic rules are frequently updated, necessitating relearning of traffic regulations. To check the expiration date, simply look at the bottom right corner of the main page of your license. For example, a license issued in March 2022 will state 'Valid until March 2028'. Veteran drivers approaching expiration should note that the 12123 APP now allows for appointment scheduling to renew licenses, which is much more convenient than queuing. Just prepare your medical report and photo in advance.

[SanColton]

When I first got my driver's license, I was also confused about what that date meant. The instructor said it's the expiration date of the license, just like how you can't drink expired milk, you can't drive with an expired license! The first little booklet you get is only valid for 6 years. You need to go to the DMV for a physical examination within three months before it expires, then pay a fee to get a new one. If you let it expire, no matter how good your driving skills are, it's considered illegal driving. There was a senior at our driving school who got caught by traffic police two months after expiration, and they directly deducted 12 points, making him retake the written test. What a loss!