Can a Class C License Drive Yellow License Plate Vehicles?
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A Class C driver's license does not permit driving yellow license plate vehicles. A Class C license only allows driving blue license plate vehicles and new energy vehicles with green license plates. Below is relevant information: 1. Introduction to yellow license plate vehicles: According to the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations of the People's Republic of China,' heavy and medium-duty trucks are issued large truck license plates, commonly known as yellow plates, while light and mini trucks are issued small truck license plates, commonly known as blue plates. 2. Driving requirements: Different colors of truck license plates require different levels of driver's licenses. Yellow license plate trucks require a Class B2 license to drive, while blue license plate trucks require a Class C1 license. Additionally, since the Class B2 license covers the driving permissions of Class C1, holders of a Class B2 license can drive both blue and yellow license plate trucks.
You asked if a Class C license can drive yellow-plate vehicles, so let me clarify the driving regulations. Our driver's licenses are categorized by vehicle type. Regular passenger cars with blue plates are perfectly suitable for Class C licenses. However, large trucks over 6 meters in length or passenger vehicles with more than 19 seats require yellow plates, and these must be driven with a Class B or Class A license. If you attempt to drive such vehicles with just a Class C license, not only is it considered unlicensed driving, but you could also face vehicle impoundment, fines of 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, 12 penalty points on your license, and even detention if caught. Most critically, insurance won't cover any accidents under these circumstances, making it extremely risky. I've seen statistics showing that last year alone, over 70 drivers in Zhejiang province were detained for this offense. If you really want to drive large vehicles, it's better to go to a driving school to upgrade your license. Although you'll need to pass the field test (Subject 2) and road test, at least it's legal and safe.
