Can I upgrade my license from B2 to A2 one year after downgrading from A2 to B2?
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A license requires having a B license for at least 5 years. For specific details, you can inquire further at the driving school or the vehicle management office. After downgrading from A2 to B1 or B2, you can apply to upgrade back to A2 one year after completing the downgrade procedure. The conditions are: you must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before applying, and you must not have been involved in a traffic accident resulting in death where you bore equal or greater responsibility. The Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139, 'Decision of the Ministry of Public Security on Amendments,' has been approved by the Ministry of Public Security executive meeting and was issued, having taken effect as early as April 1, 2016. After a motor vehicle driver completes the downgrade or license replacement procedure, if they apply to reinstate the canceled permitted driving vehicle type, they must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before applying, and they must not have been involved in a traffic accident resulting in death where they bore equal or greater responsibility.
I remember a friend whose driver's license was downgraded from A2 to B2. He drove carefully for a whole year without any violations, and as soon as the year was up, he applied to upgrade back to A2. And he succeeded! The key is to maintain a good driving record; otherwise, the traffic bureau will hold you back. I think this one-year waiting period is a chance for us drivers to reflect. Most downgrades are due to too many penalty points, like speeding or drunk driving. Once the waiting period is over, you just need to pass the tests again, but the process is quite challenging—it takes time to study the theory and practice driving. Pay more attention to safe driving habits, don’t be impatient, and it’ll be better for everyone.
