What to Do If Your Driver's License Has Expired Without Renewal?
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First, if it has expired within one year, you can renew it normally; Second, if it has expired between one to three years, you need to retake the written test (Subject 1); Third, if it has expired for more than three years, the driver's license becomes invalid and renewal is prohibited. Penalties for Driving with an Expired License: You are not allowed to drive a motor vehicle during the expiration period, otherwise you may be treated as driving without a license. If your driver's license has been expired for less than one year, you can renew it at any time, but if you drive on the road, you may face a fine of 200 yuan. If your driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic authorities will cancel it according to the law. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the written test (Subject 1) to restore driving eligibility. During this period, driving on the road may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. If your driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be completely canceled. If you want to drive again, you must retake the driver's license test. Otherwise, driving on the road will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a fine of 2000 yuan and administrative detention of up to 15 days.
