Will I be fined if I forget to renew my driver's license after 6 years?
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You will not be fined if you forget to renew your driver's license after 6 years. Here is some relevant information about driver's license renewal: 1. Timely renewal: Motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office of the place where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. 2. Overdue renewal: If the driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after its expiration, the vehicle management office will cancel the driver's license. If the cancellation of the driver's license does not exceed two years, the driver can regain driving eligibility by passing the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test.
When my driver's license reached its 6-year renewal period, I once forgot to renew it and ended up driving with an expired license for over a month. I was pulled over by traffic police and fined 300 yuan plus penalty points. I deeply regretted not setting a reminder back then. A friend told me that fines for overdue renewals within one year typically range from 200 to 500 yuan depending on local standards, but exceeding one year automatically invalidates the license requiring retaking the theory test (科目一) or even the entire process becomes more troublesome. I immediately went to the DMV to reapply, bringing my ID card and photos to complete a simple form. This was a profound lesson - now I use the traffic management app to track all document expiration dates with automatic reminders to avoid mishaps. I suggest you immediately check your license's validity period without delay, as handling short overdues promptly means lighter fines and easier remediation.
