Where to Process Shanghai Driver's License Renewal?
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Vehicle Management Office Service Counters: 1. First Branch of Shanghai Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Corps Vehicle Management Office, Service Location: No. 1330, Hami Road, Changning District, Shanghai. 2. Second Branch of Shanghai Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Corps Vehicle Management Office, Service Location: No. 3, 179 Qinchun Road, Minhang District, Shanghai. Penalty Regulations for Expired Driver's License: Driving motor vehicles is prohibited during the expiration period, otherwise it may be treated as driving without a license. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, the driver can renew it at any time, but driving on the road will result in a 200 yuan fine. If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic management department will cancel it according to the law. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the subject one exam to restore driving qualification. Driving during this period will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. If the driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be completely canceled. The driver must retake the driver's license exam to drive again. Otherwise, driving on the road will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a 2000 yuan fine and administrative detention for up to 15 days.
The most convenient way to exchange a Shanghai driver's license is to do it online. You can apply through the Traffic Police 12123 APP, upload the required documents, and once approved, the new license will be mailed directly to your home. However, remember to first undergo a medical examination at designated hospitals, such as Huashan Hospital or Ruijin Hospital, which have driver's medical check-up points. The medical data will be synchronized to the system. Currently, offline service points like the First Branch of the Vehicle Management Office on Hunan Road or the Second Branch on Qinchun Road also handle this, but long queues on weekdays are common. It's recommended for young people to opt for the online process first, as it saves time and effort, with the entire process from application to receiving the license taking just three days.
