Will the driver's license be revoked if it has been expired for more than one year?
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Driver's license will be revoked if it has been expired for more than one year. The motor vehicle driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing place within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, the application form should be filled out and relevant certificates should be submitted. Solutions for overdue driver's license renewal: 1. If the revocation period does not exceed 2 years, you need to make an appointment for the theoretical knowledge test (Subject 1). 2. If the driver's license has been expired for less than 1 year, you can still go to the local traffic management office to renew it. Bring your ID card, driver's license, three one-inch color photos with white background and without hats, and health certificate.
I just went through the process of renewing my driver's license recently, and I almost forgot about it. My license is set to expire next year. I remember the staff at the vehicle management office mentioned that if you don't renew it within a year after expiration, the license will definitely be revoked. Once revoked, if you want to drive again, you'll have to reapply for a driver's license and go through the entire testing process—from the written test (Subject 1) to the road test (Subject 4). It's super troublesome and costly. My friend forgot to renew his license for two years, and it got revoked. He had to retake all the tests, which took him a whole month. I recommend everyone renew their driver's license within 90 days before it expires. Nowadays, many places support online appointments, and all you need is your ID and a photo. Don't delay too long—getting your license revoked isn't worth it, especially for young people who tend to overlook things. Setting a phone reminder is the easiest way to stay on top of it.
Having driven for decades, I've seen many cases of driver's licenses being revoked due to expiration. It's clear that once the license expires, if you don't renew it within a year, it will definitely be revoked. Driving with a revoked license is considered unlicensed driving, which inevitably leads to fines, point deductions, and having to retake all the exams. We veteran drivers all know this rule, so why let it expire? I know a guy whose license was revoked after being expired for a year and a half, and retaking the exams was a huge hassle. I think checking the license expiration date regularly is basic practice, and preparing half a year in advance is wise to avoid unnecessary troubles. Also, a reminder: pay attention to the vision test when renewing, as poor eyesight in older adults can affect the renewal process.
