Can a Class C License Drive a 7-Seater Business Vehicle?
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C1 license can drive a 7-seater business vehicle. The following is an introduction to the definition and driving requirements of a Class C license: Definition of Class C License: The C1 driver's license is a type of driver's license code. Applicants can directly apply for a driver's license with their resident ID card at any location nationwide without submitting proof of residence registration. Driving Requirements for Class C License: The permitted driving scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles. It also covers light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles, with small passenger vehicles accommodating no more than 9 people. According to this standard, a C1 license cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats.
When I first switched to a seven-seater, I specifically checked the regulations. A Class C license can drive a seven-seater MPV, but two conditions must be met: first, the vehicle length must not exceed 6 meters, and second, it can only seat seven people including the driver. Extended eight-seater models are off-limits, even with a blue license plate. I remember one time my friend's car was fully loaded with seven adults and two kids stuffed in the trunk, resulting in an immediate 20% overcapacity fine, which cost points and was dangerous. Before buying, always check the vehicle registration for 'small passenger car'—don’t fall for sales pitches. If you need to carry more people, you’ll have to upgrade to a Class B license.
