What is the process for renewing a driver's license in Fuzhou?
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Renewal Process: The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. Penalties for Expired Driver's License: Driving a motor vehicle with an expired license is treated as driving without a license. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, the driver can renew it at any time, but driving on the road will result in a fine of 200 yuan. If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic management department will cancel it according to the law. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the subject one exam to restore driving eligibility. Driving during this period will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan. If the driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be permanently canceled. The driver must retake the driver's license exam to drive again. Otherwise, driving on the road will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a fine of 2,000 yuan and administrative detention for up to 15 days.
I just renewed my driver's license in Fuzhou last year, and the whole process went quite smoothly. You need to prepare your original ID card, the soon-to-expire driver's license, and a one-inch white-background photo. Remember to get a medical check-up at a designated hospital in advance—many hospitals now can directly transmit reports online. At the vehicle management office, first take a number from the self-service machine and fill out an application form. Here's the key point: most vehicle management offices in Fuzhou now have self-service medical check-up and photo machines, allowing you to complete all the required materials in just half an hour. After submitting all the materials, wait for your number to be called. The staff will review everything on-site, and after paying a ten-yuan fee, you can get your new license immediately. The whole process takes no more than two hours, and it's best to go on a weekday morning when it's less crowded. Remember, you can start the renewal process 90 days before your license expires—don't wait until it's expired.
