What happens if my driving license expires

Although perhaps we have it more present in the DNI, the expiration date of the driver's license is something that not everyone remembers and, sometimes, we expire without realizing it. Then the question arises: what happens if my driving license has expired ? The first thing you should know is that you must renew it as soon as possible and in this article we explain in more detail what happens if your driver's license expires.

Steps to follow:

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The first answer to what happens if my driver's license expires is that it can currently result in a fine and economic penalty of € 200, although it does not mean the withdrawal of points. This is because the legislation does not establish a time margin after the expiration date of the driver's license.

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In this way, if you have the expired card and you take the car, you are exposed to any control of the traffic authorities in which they can request the documentation. Even so, if you have the license expired and you do not drive, it will not imply any type of sanction, since the fine is not for not having renewed it, but for driving with the card expired.

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It is important to know that the driver's license can be renewed from 3 months before its expiration; therefore, if you know that the expiry date is approaching, you can request an appointment to renew it and avoid possible fines.

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In case you have lost your driving license or it has been stolen, it will be important that you request a duplicate in the Traffic Department of your province. In this article we explain in detail the answers to what to do if I lose my driving license .