How to calculate the three-year driving license period?
Recently, the issue of calculating the validity period of a driver's license has become a hot topic. Many netizens are confused about the specific algorithm of the "three-year driver's license period". This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the calculation rules of the driver's license validity period in detail, and provide structured data to help readers quickly understand.
1. The starting date for the three-year driving license period

According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", the validity period for initial application for a driver's license is 6 years, but some special circumstances (such as additional driving, license renewal, etc.) may involve a "three-year period." The following are the starting rules for common scenarios:
| scene type | Starting time | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Applying for a driver’s license for the first time | Date of issue | Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162 |
| Post-driving internship period | Driving license issuance date for additional vehicle types | Article 79 |
| After studying with full marks | Clearance date | Article 68 |
2. Special circumstances of three-year period
The following two typical situations require special attention to the calculation of the three-year period:
| situation | Calculation method | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Internship period extended | Original internship period (12 months) + extended internship period (24 months) | Receive the certificate on January 1, 2023. After deducting 6 points, it will be extended to December 31, 2025. |
| Full score record traceability | 36 months from the date of completion of the most recent study with full marks | Study completed in May 2024, retroactive to May 2027 |
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Based on recent hot discussions on the Internet, we have sorted out frequently asked questions and official answers:
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| Does the three-year period include holidays? | Calculated as a calendar day, including all dates |
| Will the calculation be recalculated if the certificate is renewed across provinces? | No recalculation, original validity period will be extended |
| Will it be postponed during the epidemic? | Please check the special announcement of the local traffic control department |
4. Important reminder
1.Scoring periodThe validity period of a driver's license is a different concept. The scoring period is fixed at 12 months, while the validity period may be 6 years/10 years/long term.
2. Electronic driver's licenses have been implemented in many places recently, but the validity period of the electronic driver's license is still based on the physical driver's license. Special attention must be paid to the expiration date of the physical driver's license.
3. According to the latest statistics, about 23% of drivers overdue their license renewal due to confusion about the deadline rules. It is recommended to set expiration reminders through the "Traffic Control 12123" APP.
5. Handling suggestions
1. Apply for driver's license renewal 90 days in advance to avoid driver's license invalidation due to system processing delays.
2. In case of special calculation situations (such as military and police replacement, overseas driver's license replacement, etc.), it is recommended to bring the materials to the vehicle management office window for manual calculation.
3. Recently, some cities have piloted a "smart driver's license validity calculator", which can be used through the local traffic police WeChat official account.
Through the above structured data and analysis, we hope to help drivers accurately understand the calculation method of the three-year driving license period. It is recommended to regularly pay attention to the new policies of the traffic control department to obtain the latest information on rule changes.
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