What to do if the driver's license has been overdue for review for 6 months?

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MacBentley
07/24/25 6:28am
If your driver's license has not been reviewed on time, you need to go to the vehicle management office to complete the annual review and renewal as soon as possible. If it exceeds the validity period by more than one year, the driver's license will be revoked. Below are the specific handling methods for different overdue periods of driver's license review: 1. Less than 12 months overdue: If the license has been expired for less than 12 months, you can proceed with the normal renewal process. 2. More than one year but less than three years: If it has been overdue for more than one year but less than three years, you will need to retake the subject one exam to renew the license. After passing the exam, you can obtain the driver's license. 3. More than three years overdue: If the license has been expired for more than three years, you will need to reapply for a driver's license from scratch. During the overdue period, you are not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, otherwise, it will be treated as driving without a license. If the validity period has been exceeded for more than three years, the driver's license will be considered invalid and revoked, and you will need to retake the driver's license test.
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OGia
08/11/25 2:15am
I procrastinated on renewing my driver's license for six months recently, and it was quite a hassle. As a working professional, I was swamped with tasks and simply forgot about it. Later, I heard that such a long overdue period required retaking the written traffic rules test (Subject 1) at the DMV, which was really annoying. I squeezed out some time, made an appointment, and went there with my ID card and photos to queue up—it was packed with people, and I also had to pay a fine. Only after getting it sorted did I feel relieved; otherwise, driving with an expired license could result in even heftier fines if caught. I suggest you quickly book an appointment on the DMV website too—the longer you delay, the more troublesome it gets. Driving with an expired license is not only illegal but also voids insurance coverage in case of an accident. Looking back, regularly checking the expiry date on my license could have prevented this whole situation.
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