Can a C1 Driver's License Operate a Motorcycle?
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C1 driver's license cannot operate a motorcycle for the following three reasons: 1. Illegal: According to Article 99 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China', if a driver operates a motor vehicle model that exceeds the scope of the driver's license's approved vehicle types, it will be treated as driving without a license; 2. Incompatible with the approved vehicle types, a C1 driver's license only allows driving small and micro passenger vehicles, etc.; 3. To operate a motorcycle, you need to hold an E or D license: There is a difference between E and D licenses. A D license is for ordinary tricycles and includes E, while an E license is for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles and includes F.
Last time a friend asked me about this, I specifically looked up the regulations. A C1 driver's license only allows you to drive small cars, which is completely different from motorcycles. I have a relative who thought electric scooters didn't count as motorcycles and got fined. The traffic police informed them that anything with two wheels and handlebars is classified as a motorcycle. If you really want to ride a motorcycle legally, you need to go to a driving school to add a D or E license to your existing one. The test includes skills like slalom and single-plank bridge, which are completely different from car driving tests. Regulations for electric motorcycles vary widely by region. Some cities require yellow license plates and a motorcycle license, while others only need a blue plate to ride. It's best to check your local regulations first.
