Can motorcycle license and C1 license not be merged together?
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It is not allowed to keep the motorcycle license and C1 license separate, as an individual can only possess one driver's license. According to the regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, when applying to add additional permitted vehicle types, the original motor vehicle driver's license must be surrendered. The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driving license,' which is a certificate required by law for individuals who operate motor vehicles. The motor vehicle driver's license records and annotates the following information: 1. Motor vehicle driver information: name, gender, date of birth, nationality, address, identification number (motor vehicle driver's license number), photo; 2. Vehicle management office annotations: initial license issuance date, permitted vehicle type code, validity start date, validity period, issuing authority seal, and file number.
There's absolutely no need to combine the motorcycle license and C1 license. You can hold them separately without any issues. When I was younger, I first obtained my motorcycle license because I enjoyed riding, and later got my C1 driving license without rushing to merge them. The vehicle management office said as long as you pass the exams, different license types can be processed as separate booklets. However, note that keeping them separate means you'll need to carry two licenses when going out, which increases the risk of losing or forgetting one. Importantly, if you only ride motorcycles and don't drive cars, there's no need to get a C1 license; the same applies vice versa. Not merging them might make annual inspections slightly more troublesome since you'll have to handle them separately—I almost got fined last time when one expired. Ultimately, it depends on personal preference. Merging is more convenient for simplicity, but the law doesn't force you to combine them.