What to Do If Driver's License Has Not Been Reviewed?
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Handling methods for an unreviewed driver's license are as follows: 1. Within one year: If the driver's license has not been reviewed for less than one year, the renewal review can be processed normally, following the usual procedures and submitting the required materials. 2. Over one year: If the license has not been reviewed for more than one year but less than three years, the applicant must first pass the subject one exam at the vehicle management office before proceeding with the renewal review. 3. Over three years: For a Class C license, if it has not been reviewed for three years, the license will be invalidated directly. For Class A and B licenses, the license will be downgraded, and the driver must go to the vehicle management office within 30 days to process the downgrade. If not processed on time, the vehicle management office will directly announce the cancellation of the driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type.
I've been through the situation where my driver's license wasn't reviewed on time, and it was a complete mess. Back then, I was so busy with work that I didn't even notice my license had expired for three months. I got pulled over by the police, fined 500 yuan, and had 3 points deducted. It scared me to death, so I immediately rushed to the DMV to renew it. I brought my ID card, original license, and medical examination report, filled out forms, and paid the fee—it took me half a day to get it sorted. A word of advice: don’t make the same mistake I did. It’s best to set a phone reminder in advance or use the official app to schedule your review. If you exceed one year overdue, you’ll have to retake the theory test, which is time-consuming, expensive, and troublesome. Driving with an expired license is unsafe, and the risk of getting caught by the police is even higher. Handling it early is the right way to go.
