What to Do If the Driver's License Review Has Expired?
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Driver's license review can still be conducted even if it has expired, but the following regulations must be noted: 1. The renewal period for the driver's license must not exceed one year (driving during the overdue period is considered unlicensed driving). Within one year, the renewal can be processed with normal procedures; 2. If the renewal is not completed within one year, the driver's license will be revoked. For a revoked driver's license, you can apply to take the subject one exam (traffic rules test) at the vehicle management office within two years. Upon passing, the driver's license can be restored; 3. If the period exceeds three years, the vehicle management office will destroy the driver's license records, and you will need to reapply for a driver's license. The materials required for driver's license review are as follows: 1. Fill out and submit the motor vehicle driver's license application form as required during the annual review; 2. Provide the original driver's license; 3. Provide the original and a copy of the driver's ID card; 4. Provide the driver's photo as required; 5. Provide proof of the driver's physical condition: a physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or above hospital, or a physical condition certificate issued by the armed police force or military.
I was also panicking when my driver's license expired last time, but actually, it's fine for the first six months. You can just go to the DMV or use the 12123 APP to renew it. Remember to bring your ID card, old driver's license, and three one-inch white background photos. A physical exam is mandatory—don't skip it for convenience; there are usually designated hospitals near the DMV. Nowadays, renewing takes just half an hour, and the fee is only 10 yuan. If it's inconvenient to go back to your hometown, you can now process it anywhere in the country. The lady at the DMV told me that driving during these six months won't get you ticketed for driving without a license, but the police might nag you if they check. I found a trick during renewal: uploading photos in advance on 12123 can save you time on taking photos at the scene.
The driving school instructor advised us to renew our license 90 days in advance, and don't push it if you really forget. Last year, one of my students delayed until the 8th month and had to pay a 200-yuan fine before it could be processed. Renewing or replacing a driver's license requires passing three hurdles: a medical examination form is mandatory, the photo must be taken within the last six months, and all traffic violations must be cleared. Friends from other cities, take note: you no longer need to return to the issuing location to handle it. The DMV staff always emphasize that if it's overdue for more than two years, it's completely over—you'll have to retake all four subjects from scratch. It's best to set a reminder on your phone calendar in advance; I've seen too many people stumble over this.
