Does a Double-Row Vehicle Belong to Commercial Vehicles?
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Double-row vehicles belong to commercial vehicles. Introduction to Commercial Motor Vehicles: Refers to motor vehicles engaged in road transport business activities for profit, i.e., generating and obtaining economic benefits through transport related to business activities. Taxis, contracted minibuses, double-row vehicles, private large dump trucks, small trucks, buses, etc., all belong to commercial motor vehicles. Service Life of Commercial Motor Vehicles: The service life of commercial vehicles has been adjusted to 10 years. If they meet the scrapping standards but are required to continue in use, the current regulatory procedures must be followed. The extension for scrapping shall not exceed 4 years, during which the vehicle must undergo four annual inspections.
I used to drive a double-cab pickup truck for several years. The double-cab itself is not a commercial vehicle; it simply means the vehicle has two rows of seats, like some SUVs or pickup trucks. Commercial vehicles are those used for business operations, such as taxis or delivery services, and require special registration. My pickup was for personal use—hauling stuff and going on trips—which was completely fine. However, some friends use double-cab trucks as company vehicles for transporting goods, and in that case, they must obtain a commercial transport permit from the traffic management bureau; otherwise, they risk fines. I recommend checking the intended use when buying a car. If it's purely for private use, there's no need to worry, but if it's for business, make sure to check local regulations. My neighbor once got fined for misusing their vehicle, which was really frustrating. In short, the vehicle doesn't determine whether it's commercial or not—it all depends on how you use it.
