The car has long and firmly entered modern life, and driving skills have become not only the key to being able to conveniently move around the city, but also one of the main conditions for an easy life and the key to a successful career in the city today.
More and more employers are demanding that their employees have a personal car and a driver’s license, not to mention the daily commute that every city dweller knows firsthand. Therefore, it becomes especially important to carefully monitor the action of your documents, which make it possible to drive. And if the driver’s license expires, contact the State Road Safety Inspectorate in advance.
When do you need to change rights and why do it?
A request for a replacement document is submitted to the traffic police unit at any time after the driver’s license expires, or in advance - in this case, the application must still be accepted, even if the certificate is still valid. It should be borne in mind that the second option is always preferable, if only because it avoids unnecessary worries and a considerable administrative fine for driving vehicles with an expired driver’s document. Many people care about the question: if the driver’s license expired, is it possible to drive? The answer is clear: no.
How to change rights?
When the driver’s license expires , as mentioned above, you must apply for a replacement license at your local traffic police office. Forms are usually issued by on-site inspection staff and do not require pre-filling. The application is drawn up on two sheets of A4 format. There will be a need to indicate passport data, the circumstance of the replacement of rights and driver’s license data. For a fee, you can consult a specialist for advice and proper drafting.
When your driver’s license expires, it’s best to schedule an application for inspection beforehand. This can be done through the portal of public services with an account. This method seems to be one of the most convenient, although it is only gaining popularity among motorists. When choosing this option, you will need to submit two photos in electronic form 3x4 cm in size, as well as a sample signature of the person submitting the application.
Driver's license has expired: what documents are needed?
When submitting an application, a citizen must have with him:
- civil passport and photocopy of the first page;
- Original driver’s license (expired or expiring);
- 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 certificate of registration at the place of stay);
- a document confirming the training (driver’s card; it is not required to provide such a certificate to persons who have completed training before 2013);
- a document confirming the payment of the state fee in the prescribed amount (usually a receipt);
- a certificate from the traffic police confirming that the person had not previously been deprived of his rights;
- medical certificate form No. 083 / U-89;
- Three photographs in standard size (3x4 cm).
An exhaustive list of documents must be presented with the application. All papers must be in good condition.
Government duty
In 2016, the amount of state duty payable to obtain a driver’s license is 2,000 rubles for a plastic-based document, that is, a plastic card with a bar code, or 500 rubles for a paper document.
It is also recommended to keep in mind that it is not necessary to pay the state fee in advance. This knowledge can be useful if you have any questions regarding its amount or the procedure for replacing a document, in the event that the driver’s license has expired. To date, the vast majority of traffic police units have automatic terminals that provide the applicant with the opportunity to pay state fees on the spot. However, it should be borne in mind that the function of issuing change in these machines is not provided, so it is recommended to exchange large bills in advance.
When is a new certificate issued?
Based on the results of the inspection of documents that are submitted when the driver’s license expires, the on-duty inspector usually on the same day draws up a decision on the issuance of a new license to replace the old one. The whole process in normal circumstances most often does not exceed three hours.
The new identity will look like a plastic card with a barcode. Old rights can also be left if there is a desire, but in any case they will be canceled by the traffic police, even if they could still be valid for a certain time.
How to get a medical certificate?
The expiration of a driver’s license requires a medical examination. In order to receive a certificate of the established form, a person must either contact any state medical institution or undergo a paid examination at a private clinic engaged in the examination of drivers and have the appropriate license. The certificate will be issued after an independent tour of all the doctors indicated in the form.
A visit to a therapist, surgeon, neurologist, ophthalmologist, otorhinolaryngologist, narcologist and psychiatrist is mandatory. It should be borne in mind that a prerequisite for the successful passage of the medical commission is to visit the last two specialists in the clinic or other public health institution.
When applying to the institution, you also need to have a passport, a driver’s license, if any, and a photograph. For some categories of people, in addition to the documents listed, it will be necessary to present a military ID.
Usually, problems with passing a medical commission do not arise, however, the process of renewal of rights is significantly complicated if a person, for example, is registered with a narcological clinic or with a psychiatrist. A prerequisite for obtaining a certificate and, as a result, new rights is deregistration. Usually this happens automatically after three years from the date of setting, but for people suffering from drug addiction, this period is extended to five years.
It should be noted that the issued certificate also has its own validity period. For persons under 55 years of age, it is issued for three years; citizens over two years old. A period of one year is set for those who have any health restriction. Although the validity period of the issued certificate seems substantial enough so that you do not have to apply for a medical examination again, it is better to take care of submitting documents to the traffic police on time in any case.
What to do if there was a break in driving a car?
Replace the document when the driver’s license expires, it is possible and if a certain amount of time has passed since the last moment when the applicant got behind the wheel. Of course, it is much easier to submit evidence to the traffic police confirming the necessary knowledge and driving experience. These can be considered documents of a very different nature, ranging from a certificate of ownership of a vehicle, ending with a work book with a record of employment by the driver. If there is no such possibility, and the driver’s license expires, you will have to pass a practical test for driving and a theoretical test for knowledge of traffic rules. Successful results of both exams confirm the right to receive a new document.
How long is an international driver's license?
A document giving the right to drive a car abroad is issued for three years. But this period cannot exceed the effect of Russian rights. Replacement occurs similarly to the procedure for their receipt. Therefore, when the international driver's license expires, you must contact 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 a motorist needs to collect to replace rights with an expired or nearing expiration date is quite wide, the procedure itself does not seem too complicated. However, in any case, it is recommended to attend to this issue in advance and never to drive behind with an invalid driver’s license.