Can a C1 license drive a pickup truck?
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Yes, pickup trucks are within the permitted vehicle types for a C1 license. Permitted vehicle types: The driving scope of a C1 license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. Vehicles that cannot be driven with a C1 license: large buses, tractor trucks, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and tramcars. Additionally, a C1 license cannot be used to drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. What is a C1 license: A C1 license is one type of motor vehicle driving license. The driving scope of a C1 license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer people.
As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience holding a C1 license, driving a pickup truck mainly depends on the vehicle's tonnage and classification. Light-duty trucks with blue license plates under 4.5 tons gross weight are all permissible, which covers common household pickups like the Great Wall Poer. Always check the vehicle type marked on the registration certificate - if it's labeled as 'light multi-purpose truck', you're good to go. However, be aware that some cities have truck restrictions, and driving pickups in urban areas might result in traffic violations. Since last year, many cities have relaxed pickup truck regulations, eliminating requirements like body lettering and reflective stickers, making things much more convenient.