Can a Class C License Drive Yellow Plate Vehicles?
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Only small low-speed trucks can be driven; other yellow plate vehicles are not permitted. Otherwise, 12 points will be deducted at once, and a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan may be imposed, along with possible detention for up to 15 days. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," the following violations by motor vehicle drivers will result in a 12-point deduction: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type. Driving under the influence of alcohol. Obstructing or failing to display a license plate. Speeding by more than 50%. According to the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards" issued by the relevant authorities, motor vehicle driver's licenses are classified into a hierarchical system, dividing licenses into 15 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. The permitted vehicle types for each license class are as follows: A1 license: Permitted to drive large passenger vehicles. A2 license: Permitted to drive tractors and heavy or medium-sized full or semi-trailer combinations. A3 license: Permitted to drive city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. B1 license: Permitted to drive heavy passenger vehicles. B2 license: Permitted to drive heavy or medium-sized trucks, etc. C2 license: Permitted to drive small or micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, etc. C3 license: Permitted to drive low-speed trucks (formerly four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). C4 license: Permitted to drive three-wheeled vehicles (formerly three-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles). D license: Permitted to drive three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml. E license: Permitted to drive two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml. M license: Permitted to drive wheeled self-propelled machinery. N license: Permitted to drive trolleybuses. P license: Permitted to drive trams.
I've been driving for years and have been doing just fine with a Class C license for our family sedan, but yellow-plate vehicles are a no-go. Yellow-plate vehicles are mostly large buses or trucks, which require a Class B or higher-level driver's license, as a Class C license only permits driving small vehicles—those under 6 meters in length and lighter in weight. Driving the wrong type of vehicle is illegal, resulting in penalty points and fines, and in case of an accident, insurance won't cover it, leading to significant losses. Safe driving is paramount. I have a friend who upgraded to a Class B license and now drives buses steadily. It's good to frequently check traffic apps to understand vehicle restrictions and avoid reckless actions. If you really want to drive larger vehicles, don't cut corners—go get a higher-level license to avoid endless troubles.
