How to Use a Motorcycle License After Merging with a Car License?
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In the C1 license, it includes many vehicle types such as automatic transmission cars and four-wheel trucks. Adding a motorcycle license is the same; the points won't increase just because you have an additional vehicle. After merging the licenses, if you drive any one of the permitted vehicle types and violate traffic rules, you will be penalized. The penalty is for the driver's violation behavior.
Last year, I just combined my motorcycle license and car license into one, and now I hold a C1D license, which is much more convenient to use. However, it's important to note that the points for these two types of vehicles are combined, totaling only 12 points. For example, if you run a red light on a motorcycle and get 6 points deducted, and then speed in a car for another 6 points, you'll have to retake the written test directly. I usually use the car license for driving my kids to school, and on weekends when I ride my motorcycle for fun, I always carry this combined license with me—the police recognize it during checks. Last time a friend borrowed my motorcycle, I specifically reminded him not to use my license points because they're precious. Just remember: one license covers two vehicles, violations count against the total, and safe driving is the most reliable.
It's been almost three years since I got my combined driver's license, and the deepest lesson I've learned is to control my right foot and not stomp on the gas pedal recklessly. I usually drive an automatic transmission car for my daily commute, and occasionally switch gears to ride a motorcycle through the mountains—both using the same license. The points are really not enough. Last week, my motorcycle crossed the line and got caught on camera, costing me 3 points, plus another 3 points from an earlier illegal parking violation with my car. I almost had to go back to driving school for a refresher course. A traffic police friend told me that after the merger, all driving qualifications are listed on the same page, and you must carry the license for inspection no matter which vehicle you're driving. For those who drive heavy trucks and want to combine their licenses, they still need to upgrade their qualifications. This policy is quite friendly for us car and motorcycle drivers, but the cost of violations has also doubled.
