The validity of the driver's license ends, what should I do?

The car has long and firmly entered modern life, and driving skills have become not only the key to the opportunity to navigate around the city with ease, but also one of the basic conditions of an easy life and the key to a successful career in the metropolis today.

More and more employers require their employees to have a personal car and a driver's license, not to mention daily trips, which are familiar to every city dweller. Therefore, especially important is the need to carefully monitor the actions of their documents, giving the opportunity to drive. And in the event that the validity of the driver's license expires, contact the State Road Safety Inspectorate in advance.

When do I need to change my rights and why?

The request to replace the document is submitted to the GIBDD at any time after the validity of the driver's license expires, or in advance - in this case the application must still be accepted, even if the certificate is still in effect. It should be taken into account that the second option is always preferable, if only because it will avoid unnecessary excitement and a considerable administrative penalty for managing motor vehicles with an expired driver's document. Many are concerned with the question: if the validity of the driver's license expires, can I go? The answer is unequivocal: no.

How to change the rights?

When the validity of the driver's license expires , as mentioned above, it is necessary to apply for the replacement of the certificate with the local GIBDD unit. Forms are usually issued by the inspection staff on site and do not require pre-filling. The application is made on two sheets of A4 format. There will be a need to indicate passport data, the circumstance of the replacement of rights and the data of the driver's license. For a fee for consulting assistance and the correct preparation of the document, you can contact a specialist.

When the validity of the driver's license expires, it is best to make an appointment for filing an application with the inspection. You can do this through the portal of public services if you have an account. This method seems to be one of the most convenient, although only gaining popularity among motorists. When choosing this option, you will need to submit two photos in electronic form with a size of 3x4 cm, as well as a sample of the signature of the person submitting the application.

The validity of the driver's license expired: what documents are needed?

When applying, a citizen must have:

• A civil passport and a photocopy of the first page;
• The original driver's license (expired or with expiring period of validity);
• Individual tax number;
• A document confirming state registration at the place of residence or temporary stay, and a photocopy (the corresponding page of the passport or the certificate of registration at the place of stay);
• A document confirming the passage of training (a driver's card, to provide such is not required for persons who have completed training until 2013);
• A document confirming payment of the state fee in the established amount (usually a receipt);
• A certificate from the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate confirming that the person was not previously deprived of the rights;
• Medical certificate form No. 083 / U-89;
• Three photos of standard size (3x4 cm).

An exhaustive list of documents must be submitted together with the application. All papers must be in good condition.

Government duty

In 2016, the amount of state duty to be paid for obtaining a driver's license is 2000 rubles for a document on a plastic basis, that is, a plastic card with a barcode, or 500 rubles for a paper document.

It is also recommended to keep in mind that the state fee does not need to be paid in advance. This knowledge can be useful if you have any questions about its amount or the procedure for replacing the document, in the event that the validity of the driver's license expired. To date, in the vast majority of the traffic police departments there are automatic terminals that give the applicant the opportunity to pay the state duty on the spot. However, it should be borne in mind that the delivery function in these machines is not provided, so it is recommended to exchange large bills in advance.

When is a new certificate issued?

Following the examination of the documents that are filed, when the validity of the driver's license expires, the duty inspector usually on the same day draws up a decision to issue a new certificate in return for the old one. The whole process in ordinary circumstances usually does not exceed three hours.

The new certificate will look like a plastic card with a barcode. Old rights can also be left if there is a desire, but they will in any case be annulled by the traffic police officer, even if they could still be valid for a certain time.

How to get a medical certificate?

The expiration of the validity of the driver's license provides for a medical examination. In order to obtain a certificate of the established pattern, a person must either apply to any public medical institution or undergo a paid examination in a private clinic that examines drivers and has an appropriate license. The certificate will be issued after self-detour of all the doctors listed on the form.

It is mandatory to visit a therapist, surgeon, neurologist, ophthalmologist, otorhinolaryngologist, narcologist and psychiatrist. It should be borne in mind that a mandatory condition for the successful passage of a medical commission is to visit the last two specialists in a polyclinic or other public health institution.

When applying to an institution, it is also necessary to have a passport, a driving license, if any, and a photo. For some categories of persons, it will be necessary, in addition to the listed documents, to present a military ticket.

Usually there are no problems with the passage of the medical commission, however, the process of re-registration of rights is significantly complicated if the person, for example, is registered with a narcological dispensary or a psychiatrist. An obligatory condition for obtaining a certificate and, as a consequence, new rights is the removal from such records. Usually this happens automatically after three years from the date of the statement, but for people who are addicted to drugs, this period is extended to five years.

It should be noted that the issued certificate also has its validity period. Persons under 55 years of age are issued for three years; Citizens older than two years. A period of one year is set for those who have any restriction on their health condition. Although the validity of the issued certificate seems to be significant enough to not have to apply for a medical examination again, it is better in any case to take care of filing documents with the traffic police on time.

What if there was a break in driving a car?

To replace the document, when the validity of the driver's license ends, you can and in the event that from the last moment, when the applicant was sitting behind the wheel, a certain amount of time has passed. Of course, it is much easier to present in the traffic police evidence proving the availability of necessary knowledge and driving experience. These can be considered documents of a variety of character, ranging from a certificate of ownership of the vehicle, ending with a work record book with a record of hiring a driver. If there is no such possibility, and the validity of the driver's license expires, you will have to pass a practical driving test and a theoretical test for the knowledge of traffic rules. The successful results of both exams confirm the right to receive a new document.

What is the validity period of the international driving license?

The document giving the right to drive a car abroad is issued for three years. But this period can not exceed the effect of Russian rights. The replacement is the same as the procedure for obtaining them. Therefore, when the international driving license expires, it is necessary to apply to the traffic police department with the necessary documents and an application for their replacement.

Conclusion

Summing up, it should be noted that although the list of documents that are required to assemble a motorist for replacement of rights with an expired or end-of-life period is quite wide, the procedure itself is not too complicated. However, in any case, this issue is recommended to attend to in advance and never sit behind the wheel with an invalid driver's license.