Where to Get a Physical Exam for Driver's License Renewal?
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For driver's license renewal upon expiration, the physical examination must be conducted at a county-level or higher medical institution, or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level. Important Notes for License Renewal: Before renewal, all traffic violations must be addressed, including paying fines and clearing penalty points. Otherwise, the vehicle management office will not issue a new license. If a driver accumulates 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the license's validity period, a long-term license will not be renewed. If the license has been expired for less than one year, it can still be renewed through the normal procedure. If the license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, it will be revoked, but can be reinstated by passing the subject one exam. If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will become invalid and cannot be renewed. License Renewal Process: You can choose between processing at the vehicle management office window or online. Both methods are relatively simple and quick, and the choice depends on your needs. You can complete the online license renewal service by logging into the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Service Management Platform. Follow the operation guide to finish the online renewal process.
As a seasoned driver who often helps friends with license renewal, I can tell you that the medical check-up for renewal is now very convenient. Many cities have opened online processing channels, allowing you to directly book a medical check-up hospital through the Traffic Management 12123 app. Last time I renewed my license, I got it done at a community hospital, but remember you must choose a medical institution connected to the vehicle management office. The check-up items are super simple: vision, color vision, and limb mobility tests, taking just over ten minutes. The hospital automatically uploads the results to the traffic management system, saving you the hassle of running around. Some regional vehicle management offices even have self-service medical check-up machines, which save more time than going to a hospital.
