Can Probationary Drivers Drive on Highways?
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Probationary drivers are allowed to drive on highways, but they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the corresponding or higher vehicle type for more than three years. Additional details are as follows: 1. Regulations: A probationary sign must be displayed. Article 22 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that the validity period of a motor vehicle driver's license is six years. The first 12 months after a driver initially obtains a motor vehicle driver's license is the probationary period. During this period, when driving a motor vehicle, a standardized probationary sign must be affixed or hung at the rear of the vehicle. Failure to display the probationary sign as required will result in a fine of 200 yuan. 2. Restrictions: Novice drivers are prohibited from operating special vehicles. Article 22, Section 3 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" states that during the probationary period, drivers are not allowed to operate buses, commercial passenger vehicles, taxis, or vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles that are on duty, nor are they allowed to drive motor vehicles carrying explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic or radioactive materials, or other hazardous substances. Additionally, the motor vehicle driven by a probationary driver must not tow a trailer.