How Many Years Can a Commercial-to-Private Vehicle Be Driven?
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The number of years a commercial-to-private vehicle can be driven varies depending on the type. For taxis, it is 8 years; for training vehicles, it is 10 years. After 8 or 10 years, if the vehicle is in good condition and meets the standards, an additional 5 years can be applied for. If the additional 5 years are granted, the actual duration extends to 13 and 15 years, respectively. Here are the relevant details: Commercial-to-Private Vehicles: Generally, commercial-to-private vehicles refer to retired taxis or retired freight vehicles converted to local license plates. After conversion, the service life remains 8 years, with mandatory scrapping 8 years from the date of manufacture, without further annual inspections or extensions. The vehicle is still treated as a commercial vehicle after conversion. For example, if a vehicle is converted after 6 years of commercial use, it can only be driven for an additional 2 years before being scrapped. Regulations: The Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates: taxis and mini-trucks must be scrapped after 8 years of operation, with no extensions allowed. Taxis converted to private use are still treated as commercial vehicles. If converted after 6 years of operation, the vehicle can only be driven for an additional 2 years before scrapping. Claims of 'scrapping according to normal vehicle lifespan' are completely unfounded.
