What to Do If Your Driving License is Revoked for Five Years?
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If the revocation period is five years, you can reapply after five years. If the period is ten years, you will have to wait ten years. If it is a lifetime ban, then you should forget about getting a driving license. According to Article 19 and Article 90 of the Traffic Law, drivers must operate motor vehicles in accordance with the vehicle types specified on their driving licenses and must carry their driving licenses with them when driving. Violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules will result in a warning or a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. Typically, a fine of 50 yuan is imposed. According to the regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driving licenses, driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying the inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, or carrying the vehicle license or driving license will result in a deduction of 1 point. If the driver fails to carry the driving license, the traffic management department of the public security authority may detain the vehicle until the illegal status is rectified.
My driver's license was revoked for a full five years due to drunk driving five years ago. At the beginning, it was really tough—I could only rely on buses and shared bikes to commute, enduring the summer heat and winter cold. During that time, I often reflected on how dangerous it was to drink and drive, as I nearly caused a major accident. So, I attended traffic safety classes organized by the community to reform myself. After the revocation period ended, I first went to the DMV to confirm the timeline, then enrolled in a driving school to relearn. I took both the theoretical and practical driving tests, spending about 500 yuan. Now that I’ve got my license back, I never touch drunk driving again. I advise everyone to follow the rules and avoid mistakes. During the revocation period, don’t drive illegally to avoid making things worse. Using those five years to improve yourself is also a great opportunity.
