What to Do If Your Driver's License Has Expired for Inspection?
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If your driver's license inspection has expired for less than one year, you can normally renew it and undergo inspection. If it has been expired for more than one year, you will need to retake the tests. Only after passing the tests can you regain your driver's license. Below are the relevant details: 1. Article 35 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states that motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was issued within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. 2. If a driver fails to renew the license for more than one year after its expiration, the vehicle management office shall revoke the driver's license. If the revocation period does not exceed two years, the driver can regain driving privileges after passing the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge tests.
I've been driving for over a decade, and when it comes to overdue driver's license renewal, it's crucial to handle it promptly. I remember that year when I forgot to renew, and after two months overdue, I rushed to the DMV with my original ID, expired license, and a one-inch white-background photo. After queuing up to check records, I was fined 300 yuan in late fees and had to wait an extra day to retake the vision test. After completing the process, I got a temporary license, and the new one arrived in a week or two. The key is not to drive with an expired license for too long—if an accident happens, the insurance company might not cover it, and if caught by traffic police, you'll face fines and points deducted. I recommend setting a phone reminder a month before your license expires to make it a habit and avoid trouble.
