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

[MarianaAnn]

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. After reaching 60 years of age, most people enter the elderly stage, and their physical condition cannot compare to that of younger individuals. Although a small percentage of people may maintain good physical fitness after 60, traffic regulations are designed for the majority. Beyond 60, most people experience a decline in physical functions, such as deteriorating eyesight, hypertension, or heart disease. Driving commercial vehicles under these conditions can be dangerous, so drivers should comply with laws and regulations and promptly downgrade their licenses. 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, whereas 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 A2 license will be downgraded 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 cargo vehicles), 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 process 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, is a legally required document for operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills. Without these skills, operating a vehicle recklessly may lead to accidents. Generally, unlicensed individuals are not allowed to drive. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the permit to drive on roads is granted through a "driver's license," which serves as an official authorization. The authorization to drive is implemented through the issuance of a driver's license. This indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a formal process that must be conducted by designated 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 administrative authorities to individuals who have studied traffic regulations and driving techniques, passed examinations, and are permitted to drive specific types of motor vehicles.