What to Do If the Vehicle License Has Expired for Two Years?
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If the vehicle license of a motor vehicle has expired for two years, it is necessary to immediately proceed with the annual inspection renewal. Vehicles that fail to undergo the annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; driving without timely annual inspection is considered illegal and may result in vehicle impoundment; if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection compliance mark within three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be mandatorily scrapped. Below is the relevant information: 1. Penalties for an expired vehicle license: If caught by traffic police with an expired vehicle license, the vehicle may be impounded, and a fine of 200 yuan may be imposed. 2. How to renew the license: The vehicle license renewal must be done within 90 days before the expiration date. Non-exempt vehicle owners need to bring a letter of authorization, the vehicle license, and the compulsory insurance policy to the motor vehicle inspection station at the inspection location for vehicle inspection. Upon passing the inspection, the inspection compliance mark can be directly obtained at the station.
I just dealt with this! Last year I discovered my vehicle license had expired for a year and a half, and my back went cold at that moment. Three key steps: First, stop driving immediately - getting caught driving with an expired license means a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points. Second, bring your ID card, old vehicle license, and compulsory traffic insurance policy straight to the DMV (remember to make an appointment first). Third, be prepared to pay backdated vehicle and vessel tax - I got fined about a thousand yuan. The new regulations now allow online renewal, but if it's expired for over two years they might require you to bring the car in for an exterior inspection. Don't panic, but take action tomorrow - the longer you delay, the heavier the fines.
My best friend just went through this last week. If your vehicle license expires for over a year, you'll need to retest the vehicle. Here's what you need to do: First, the vehicle must have valid annual inspection - driving an expired vehicle to the DMV counts as unlicensed driving. Bring your ID card and the old license to the counter, they'll have you drive the car to the inspection area for photos and file verification. If compulsory traffic insurance is missing, you'll need to purchase it back and pay a late fee of 0.5% per day. If you want to avoid hassle, you can apply for license renewal online via the Traffic Management 12123 app, but if it's expired too long you might need to visit in person. Don't risk driving - cameras now automatically detect expired licenses.
Straight talk from an experienced driver: Stop driving immediately. Last year, I saw someone driving with an inspection expired for three years, and their car was impounded right away. Here's the two-step process: First, check if you owe any vehicle and vessel tax, then bring all required documents to the DMV. The key is to complete the overdue inspection! If your inspection is two years overdue, the process might be stricter than the regular annual check, with thorough inspections of lights and chassis. While waiting in line, I overheard staff mentioning a daily service fee of 3 yuan for overdue inspections, which adds up to over 2,000 yuan for two years. My advice: Go early—they're most efficient before closing at 5 PM.
