What to Do When the Date on the Vehicle License Expires?
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Owners with expired vehicle licenses should drive their vehicles as soon as possible and bring the original vehicle license and the original compulsory motor vehicle traffic accident liability insurance certificate valid for more than 15 days to the vehicle management office in the vehicle's jurisdiction to complete the annual inspection procedure. The following outlines the consequences of overdue vehicle inspections: 1. Vehicles that have not undergone the annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; 2. If an accident occurs involving a vehicle that has not undergone the annual inspection, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate; 3. According to the 'Compulsory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles,' if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be forcibly scrapped.
Last year, my vehicle inspection date on the driving license was about to expire, and I foolishly drove to work, only to be stopped by traffic police who said it was overdue and I had to pay a fine. I quickly took leave and went to the local vehicle management office. There were so many people in line, but fortunately, I brought all the required documents: my ID card, driving license, and a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy. The staff checked the vehicle's lights, brakes, and other aspects, then filled out an application form. After paying 120 yuan, I got the new inspection sticker. Having learned my lesson, I now set a reminder on my phone calendar one month in advance to avoid wasting time and money. If you really forget and the deadline passes, don’t panic—stop driving immediately and apply for an extension. Usually, being overdue by a few days only results in a warning without additional fines, but long delays may lead to point deductions or even your car being towed, which is troublesome. During maintenance, ask the mechanic to check the expiration date on your driving license to avoid forgetting.
