Does motorcycle license demerit points affect the C1 license?
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Traffic violations and demerit points on a motorcycle license do affect the automobile driving license. A deduction of 3 points does not require attending classes or taking tests. Below is relevant information about demerit points on motorcycle licenses: 1. Mutual influence between the two licenses: Currently, the motorcycle license and car license are combined into one, totaling 12 points, which mutually affect each other. Only if 12 points are accumulated during the probationary period will the driving qualification for the probationary vehicle type be revoked. If the points do not reach 12, there is no need to retake the test, and the points will be reset to 12 the following year. 2. Large passenger and cargo vehicles: For large passenger and cargo vehicle licenses, any point deduction requires participation in at least 3 hours of study during the annual inspection. If 6 or more points (but less than 12) are accumulated during the one-year probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year.
I hold a combined driver's license with personal experience in both motorcycle and C1 car licenses. Last year, I accidentally exceeded the speed limit while riding a motorcycle and received a 6-point deduction. At the time, I thought it only applied to the motorcycle portion and didn’t pay much attention. Later, when I went to the DMV to renew my C1 license, the staff informed me that my total points had reached the limit and that I needed to attend a course and pass an exam to proceed. It was then that I realized the driver's license point system applies to the individual’s overall license, regardless of vehicle type—all violation points accumulate on the same total score. If the points reach 12, the license will be suspended, affecting driving privileges, and it can also lead to increased insurance costs and impact credit records. The point deductions are recorded in the system, and whether riding a motorcycle or driving a car, they will affect the maintenance of the C1 license. I spent time reviewing and retaking the test to regain my driving privileges, deeply understanding the importance of safe driving. In short, motorcycle point deductions absolutely affect the C1 license, so I advise everyone to develop a habit of following traffic rules.
