How is the point system calculated after merging a car driver's license with a motorcycle license?
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After merging a motorcycle license with a car driver's license, penalty points will be deducted from this single merged license. This means points can be deducted from either the motorcycle license or the car license. The total points remain 12, and regardless of which vehicle you drive, any violation will deduct points from these 12. Below is relevant information: 1. Whether you add a motorcycle license after obtaining a C1 license or obtain a C1 license after having a motorcycle license, the vehicle management office will issue only one license based on the type of motorcycle you drive, such as a C1E or C1D license. After merging the two licenses, you will only have one driver's license with a total of 12 points. Therefore, whether you violate traffic rules while riding a motorcycle or driving a car, points will be deducted from this merged license. If all 12 points are deducted, you will need to retake theoretical training and exams. 2. The C1 license covers many vehicle types, including automatic transmission cars and four-wheeled trucks. Adding a motorcycle license does not mean you get more points or can drive more recklessly than others. Otherwise, the more points you have, the longer you drive, and the higher the frequency of violations, the greater the danger becomes, rendering the point system ineffective. The points on a driver's license are actually a mandatory constraint on an individual's driving behavior, not specific to any particular vehicle. To some extent, a driver's license is as important as an ID card.
I've been driving cars and motorcycles, and only realized how simple the scoring system is after the license merger. The total score is 12 points, and regardless of whether you're driving a car or a motorcycle, any violation will deduct from these 12 points. For example, running a red light deducts 6 points, and speeding deducts 3 points—it's the same for any vehicle. The scoring cycle is calculated annually, and the points are automatically reset at the end of the period, but don’t take it lightly—remember to handle any violations. My neighbor, after the merger, got points deducted for speeding on his motorcycle, and his car’s annual inspection was held up as a result. I recommend always paying attention to speed limits, especially in urban traffic—safety first. If you do max out the 12 points, you’ll have to attend a course and take a test, which wastes time and money. The upside of the merger is the convenience of carrying just one license, but since the points aren’t separate, you need to drive even more carefully. I usually check for violations using a mobile app to prevent issues in advance. Remember, no matter what vehicle you’re driving, a violation is a violation—the point deductions are the same for everyone.
As a driver with over a decade of experience, I find the unified scoring system after merging car and motorcycle licenses quite straightforward. The entire license has only 12 points, and traffic violations committed while driving either a car or motorcycle will deduct from these 12 points—for instance, drunk driving results in a full 12-point deduction. It's crucial to stay updated on regulations, as offenses like car overloading or riding a motorcycle without a helmet carry equal penalty points. The scoring cycle lasts one year, and accumulating too many points may lead to license suspension. While the merged system simplifies management, it demands greater self-discipline. Using navigation apps for speed limit reminders helps preserve points, but the priority should always be safety to ensure worry-free family trips. Always check your vehicle's condition before driving or riding to avoid point deductions on the road. A friend once got fined while riding his merged-license motorcycle and couldn't drive his car either—a hard lesson learned. Brushing up on traffic rules is definitely worthwhile.
Driving a car and riding a motorcycle share the same license points pool after merging, with a total of 12 points. Violations in either vehicle will deduct from this pool, such as running a red light costing 6 points. The advantage is the convenience of carrying one license, but the scoring system becomes stricter. I recommend checking violation records regularly instead of panicking only when points are fully deducted. Paying more attention to the rules and ensuring safe riding and driving is the way to peace of mind.
