What to do if the driver's license has expired for three days?
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If your driver's license has expired for three days, the renewal process is the same as the normal renewal procedure. 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. In addition to applying for renewal at the vehicle management office, you can also apply for renewal through the following methods: Renewal through the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- Fill in the information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal business hall to handle the renewal. The entire process, from registration to medical examination and new license production, takes only half an hour. Currently, only a few cities have this service, such as Hangzhou.
My driver's license almost expired last time too, luckily I remembered just in time. A three-day expiration isn't a big deal, but you should hurry to apply for an extension and renewal. Don't drive on the road anymore, if you get checked it'll count as unlicensed driving and you'll be fined. First make an appointment on the DMV website, or use the Traffic Management 12123 APP for convenience. Remember to bring your original ID card, old driver's license, and medical examination certificate. For the medical exam, just go to a county-level or above hospital, it costs about a few dozen yuan. Also don't forget to prepare a one-inch white background photo. Submit all the materials together, and the new license can be issued on the spot or mailed to you. I recommend setting a reminder to avoid forgetting again.
I just helped a friend with this recently. Driving with a license expired for three days is okay, but you must stop driving immediately. The renewal process is now simplified, and applying online is more convenient. Just download the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone, click on 'License Renewal/Replacement' on the homepage, select 'Expired License Renewal,' and follow the instructions to upload the required materials. You'll need a recent 1-inch white-background electronic photo taken within the last six months, which you can easily do with your phone. You also need to undergo a medical check-up, which can be done at designated hospitals by scanning a code at a self-service machine. Once completed, the new license can be mailed to your home, and the fee is only 10 yuan. It saves time compared to queuing at the counter and won’t cause any delays.
Last time, my driver's license expired for a week and I didn't take it seriously. As a result, I was stopped by the traffic police, fined 200 yuan, and had points deducted. Let me remind you, renewing your license within three months of expiration doesn't count as overdue, but only if you haven't been driving. If it's really expired, don't panic. Quickly schedule an appointment at the vehicle management office, and you can get your new license on the same day. The required materials include your ID card, medical examination form, and original driver's license. Recently, many vehicle management offices have self-service areas where you can handle everything yourself more conveniently. It takes just 10 minutes to complete the photo and medical examination in one go. By the way, if your license is overdue for more than three years, it will be canceled, and you'll have to retake the test, which is even more troublesome.
