What is the maximum number of days allowed for the annual review of an A2 driver's license?
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The annual review of an A2 driver's license can be postponed for a maximum of three years, and the driver is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle during the extension period. The driver's license review can be delayed, but the driver must submit an application, and the delay cannot exceed three years. The specific details are as follows: Within 1 year: The renewal or review can be processed through normal procedures. More than 1 year but less than 3 years: The driver must take the subject one exam at the vehicle management office and pass it before the renewal or review can be processed. More than 3 years: Class C driver's licenses will be invalidated, and the driver must reapply. Class A and B driver's licenses will be downgraded to a C1 license. Generally, driver's licenses below Class C do not require an annual review, only Class AB licenses do. Driver's licenses below Class C require an annual review if the driver is involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bears equal or greater responsibility without having their license revoked. Class AB driver's licenses must be reviewed by the traffic management department of the public security authority within thirty days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no demerit points recorded during a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. If there are demerit points within a scoring cycle, an annual review is required. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": Article 70: Motor vehicle drivers shall, in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations, regularly undergo review by the traffic management department of the public security authority. When motor vehicle drivers renew their driver's licenses in accordance with Articles 57 and 58 of these regulations, they shall undergo review by the traffic management department of the public security authority. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks shall undergo review by the traffic management department of the public security authority within thirty days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no demerit points recorded during a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. Drivers holding licenses for vehicle types not specified in the third paragraph of this article shall undergo review by the traffic management department of the public security authority within thirty days after the end of the scoring cycle if they are involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bear equal or greater responsibility without having their license revoked.
I've been driving heavy trucks for over a decade and know quite well about the A2 license renewal. This license requires biennial review, which must be processed in the year following the initial issuance date of your driver's license, preferably starting one month in advance. If you're truly late, there's theoretically a 30-day grace period, but if delayed too long—say over a month without renewal—the traffic police may impose fines or suspend your license. I remember once being too busy and forgetting, ending up a week late for renewal; luckily, it only cost me a small fine without affecting my driving. So don't wait till the last minute—check your expiry date early through the DMV app. Safe driving demands caution; always keep your documents legal for your own and others' safety.
