At what age does an A2 driver's license automatically downgrade?

[DakotaAnn]

According to regulations, the age for downgrading an A2 driver's license is 60 years old, applicable to both men and women. Drivers should promptly visit the vehicle management office to exchange it for a C1 or C2 license, which permits driving small cars and small automatic transmission vehicles. Drivers are prohibited from operating large or medium-sized buses, trucks, tractors, or tram vehicles. Upon reaching 60 years of age, individuals generally enter the elderly stage, and their physical condition cannot compare to that of younger people. Although a small number of people may maintain good physical fitness after 60, traffic regulations cater to the majority. After 60, most people experience a decline in physical functions, such as deteriorating vision or conditions like hypertension and heart disease. Driving commercial vehicles under these circumstances can be hazardous, so drivers should comply with laws and regulations and promptly downgrade their license. The A2 license permits driving tractors, which can tow heavy or medium-sized full trailers or semi-trailers. Trailers are categorized into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight independently, while a semi-trailer shares part of its weight with the tractor. Only drivers holding an A2 license can operate such tractors; even those with an A1 license are not permitted to drive them. To downgrade an A2 license, visit the local vehicle management office with your ID card and driver's license. The downgrade will convert the A2 license to a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to tractors, the B1 license to medium-sized buses, and the B2 license to large trucks. Other vehicle types that an A2 license holder can drive include: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations states: If a driver holding a license for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks falls under any of the following circumstances, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permitted driving qualification and notify the driver to complete the downgrade and license exchange within 30 days: 1. Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. 2. Accumulating 12 penalty points in a single scoring cycle. 3. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driving license or simply 'license,' is a document required by law for individuals operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires specific skills. Without these skills, operating a vehicle recklessly could lead to accidents. Generally, unlicensed individuals are not allowed to drive on roads. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document permitting them to drive is the 'driver's license,' signifying it as a 'license permit.' The permission to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license, indicating that obtaining one is a formal process overseen by specialized authorities. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as 'a document issued by competent authorities permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle.' In China, a driver's license is defined as: a legal certificate issued by management authorities to individuals who have learned and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills after passing required tests, permitting them to drive specific types of motor vehicles.

[LaGabriella]

I've been driving for over twenty years and I'm quite familiar with the driver's license regulations. The A2 driver's license is automatically downgraded when the driver reaches the age of 60. This is clearly stipulated in the National Road Traffic Safety Law, mainly considering the increased risks of driving large vehicles due to declining vision and reaction abilities in old age. Upon reaching the 60th birthday, the vehicle management office will basically handle it automatically or notify you to complete the procedures, downgrading the license from A2 to C1, which still allows driving small cars but no longer permits towing trailers. Personally, I think this policy is quite reasonable, putting safety first. Many older drivers wait until the last minute to rush for physical examinations, but in fact, they should prepare half a year in advance to avoid affecting their work, especially for those engaged in long-distance transportation who need to pay attention to this matter.