Can an Automatic License Deduct Points from a Manual License?
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Carrying an automatic transmission driver's license does not allow you to handle traffic violations for manual transmission vehicles. This is because the permitted vehicle types for automatic and manual transmission driver's licenses differ. The principles of road traffic accident liability are as follows: 1. The party involved has committed a traffic violation. That is, the party involved in the traffic accident has violated road traffic regulations, commonly referred to as a traffic violation. If no traffic violation exists, it does not qualify as a traffic accident. 2. There is a causal relationship between the traffic violation and the resulting damage. If a causal relationship exists between the traffic violation and the accident, the party is liable for the corresponding traffic accident responsibility. If the party involved has not committed any traffic violation or if there is no causal relationship between the violation and the accident, they are not responsible for the traffic accident liability.
I've been driving for decades and know that demerit points on a driver's license are personal and cannot be transferred to others. An automatic transmission license like C2 only permits driving automatic vehicles; a manual transmission license C1 allows driving both manual and automatic. Demerit points are assigned for driving violations such as running red lights or speeding. Once caught, the points are recorded on your own license, regardless of the vehicle type. However, if you only have a C2 license but drive a manual car, you'll be penalized for unlicensed driving, which may result in points deduction, fines, or even license revocation. I advise beginners not to take the easy route by getting a C2 license—go for C1 directly for more flexibility. Safety first, obeying the rules is paramount. Don't always look for loopholes to avoid penalties; it will only harm you in the end. Regularly check your license status and maintain good driving habits—that's the right path.
As a father of two, I often remind my children about driving safety. When getting a driver's license, automatic transmission is relatively simpler, such as the C2 license, but penalty points are not differentiated between automatic and manual transmissions; points are directly deducted from the driver's personal record. If you violate traffic rules while driving an automatic car, points will be deducted from your C2 license; similarly, violations while driving a manual car will also affect your own record. However, driving without the proper license is even more dangerous—if you only have a C2 license but are caught driving a manual car, you'll face a 12-point deduction, fines, and increased insurance costs. Remember, the penalty point system is designed for everyone's safety, and you shouldn't take risks for others. Parents should educate their children to drive according to the rules, learn skills properly, and not opt for an automatic license just for convenience and then drive a manual car, as accidents caused by such actions could lead to lifelong regret.
