What to Do If Your Driver's License Expires Without Review?
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If your driver's license has not been reviewed for one year after expiration, as long as you do not drive, the traffic police department will generally only remind you without imposing penalties. You can go to the vehicle management office to renew your license. Consequences of failing to review an expired driver's license: 1. If it has been more than one year but less than two years without review: The traffic police department will cancel (recoverable) the license, and you need to retake the subject one exam before you can renew your license. 2. If the license has not been reviewed for more than two years: The license will be canceled by the traffic management department, and you must re-enroll in a driving school and pass all three subject exams to obtain a new license. 3. Related penalties: Driving with an expired and unreviewed driver's license will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan.
I also encountered the issue of an expired driver's license while driving before, and I was really panicked at that time. If your driver's license has expired without annual review, you must not continue driving on the road. If caught by traffic police, you may face a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, and in severe cases, your driving privileges could be revoked. I suggest you quickly check your expiration date: if it's within one year of expiration, it's still manageable—just bring your ID card, recent white-background photo, and physical condition proof to the DMV or use the Traffic Management 12123 App to apply for a replacement. I’ve done it on the App, and it’s quite convenient; the process was completed within a few days after scheduling a medical check-up. If it’s expired for over a year, you’ll have to retake the written test (Subject One), which is more troublesome. It’s a good idea to set a calendar reminder on your phone three months before the expiration date to prepare the materials in advance—it can save you a lot of hassle. Safe driving is no small matter; don’t lose big for small gains.
