What to do if the B2 driver's license inspection is overdue?
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Driver's license B2 annual inspection overdue penalty is as follows: 1. Overdue less than one year: According to current regulations, if there is any demerit record during the current scoring cycle for a B2 driver's license, the holder must participate in the inspection at the local vehicle management office within 30 days after the end of the current scoring cycle. If there is no demerit record, the inspection for the current cycle can be waived. The scoring cycle starts from the date of the initial license issuance, with each cycle lasting one year. 2. Overdue more than three years: Generally, a delay of even one day in inspection will result in a fine of 200 and 3 demerit points. In case of a traffic accident, the insurance company will not compensate. Vehicles that have not been inspected for more than three inspection cycles or have not obtained the inspection mark will be forcibly scrapped.
I forgot to renew my Class B2 driver's license last time and was three months overdue. I panicked a bit and rushed to the local vehicle management office. After waiting in a long queue for over an hour, it was finally my turn. The staff asked me to bring my ID card and original driver's license to fill out a form for a late renewal application. In the end, I paid a 150-yuan fine and had to attend a traffic safety education course, which took me a whole half day. They explained that if the overdue period isn't too long, you can directly apply for a late renewal, but if it exceeds one year, you’ll have to retake the theoretical exam. Driving with an overdue license carries significant risks—if caught, the fine starts at 500 yuan plus penalty points. So now, I set a reminder on my phone one month in advance to prepare the materials. Checking the date before driving is a good habit to avoid such hassles. The vehicle management office also recommended online appointments, which are much more efficient.
