The traffic police texted me that my driver's license had expired.

First, confirm whether the driver's license has really expired. When the driver's license expires, the driver of the motor vehicle shall apply for a replacement in time to the motor vehicle management office outside the place where the motor vehicle driver's license is issued or issued. When applying, an application form shall be filled in and the driver's identity certificate, motor vehicle driver's license and physical condition certificate issued by medical institutions at or above the county level or at the regiment level shall be submitted.

How long will the motor vehicle driver's license expire and be cancelled;

Motor vehicle drivers shall, within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driving license, apply to the vehicle management office where the motor vehicle driving license is issued. A motor vehicle driver's license can only be cancelled after the expiration of one year. After being cancelled, you need to apply for a driver's license, and you can get a driver's license by passing the subject exam.

Motor vehicle driver's license renewal time:

The validity period of motor vehicle driver's license issued for the first time is 6 years, in which the first year is the internship period, the second renewal period after 6 years is 10 year, and the second renewal period after 10 year is the long-term validity period. Motor vehicle drivers shall, within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driving license, apply to the vehicle management office where the motor vehicle driving license is issued.

The processing method of expired driver's license is as follows:

1. If the driver's license expires within one year, just bring the following documents and vouchers and replace them in time;

(1) motor vehicle driver's identification;

(2) Motor vehicle driving license;

(3) A certificate of physical condition issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or at the regiment level. To apply for a small automatic passenger car for the disabled, a physical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the Provincial Health Department shall be submitted.

2. If the driver's license expires for more than one year and less than three years, you must apply to the vehicle management office to take the subject one theory test, and you can get an updated driver's license only after passing the test. At this time, the driver's license is in the state of "cancellation recoverable";

3. If the driver's license expires for more than three years, the original driver's license will be cancelled, and you must register with the driving school and apply for a new driver's license;

4, the driver's license expires still on the road, belonging to driving without a license. If found by the traffic police, they will face fines or even detention;

If there is a traffic accident in driving without a license, the insurance company will probably refuse to pay.

Steps for driver's license renewal:

1. Go to the business acceptance window of the local vehicle management office (or download the form online) to get the form "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Driving License" and fill it out in a standardized way;

2. Submit the above-mentioned prepared materials and the completed Application Form for Motor Vehicle Driving License to the acceptance window of the local vehicle management office, and issue an acceptance certificate for driving management business after passing the examination;

3. Pay the production cost. Payment method: pay the work fee at POS machine or CCB-CCB outlets with the acceptance certificate of driving management business;

4. Acceptance time: three working days; Materials required for obtaining the license: acceptance certificate of driving management business, original driver's license and identity certificate of the witness;

5. Licensing method:

(1) can be entrusted by mail;

(2) The business applicant or entrusted agent shall collect it from the business window of the vehicle management office.

legal ground

"Road Traffic Safety Law" Article 23 The traffic administrative department of the public security organ shall, in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations, regularly review the motor vehicle driver's license.