What to do when a C1 driver's license expires after 6 years?
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You only need to bring your ID card, driver's license, and photos to the local vehicle management office to handle the renewal. Here are the specific details about driver's license inspection: 1. Large and medium-sized vehicles: These vehicles require driver's licenses of levels A1, A2, A3, B1, or B2, mainly for driving buses or trucks. China has relatively strict requirements for these types of driver's licenses. If there are any demerit points during the scoring cycle, an annual inspection of the driver's license will be required the following year. For frequent violations or accumulating too many demerit points, even reaching the full 12 points, the risk faced will be the revocation of the driver's license. 2. Small and medium-sized vehicles: These vehicles mostly require driver's licenses of levels C, D, E, or F. The validity period of these driver's licenses is usually 6 years, and they do not require annual inspections. You only need to renew them within three months before the expiration date.
I just renewed my driver's license. As a veteran driver with over ten years of experience, I'd like to share some tips. The C1 license expires every six years, and you must apply for renewal at the vehicle management office within 90 days before expiration. Remember to bring your original ID card, old driver's license, a medical examination certificate from a designated hospital (mainly checking if your vision meets the standard), and several one-inch white-background color photos. At the vehicle management office, fill out the forms, pay the fee, and you can get your new license on the same day. Don't wait until it expires to handle it—if caught driving without a valid license, you could face fines of over a thousand yuan, 12 penalty points, and it may affect insurance claims. Last time I helped a friend renew his license, he went half a month after expiration and had to submit an additional confirmation letter, which added unnecessary hassle. Nowadays, many places have online appointment systems—book a slot in advance via an app to save time and effort. A driver's license is essential for driving, so renew it early and prioritize safety.
