In which year did the conversion from old B license to A2 stop?
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It stopped in 2004. Here are the relevant details: Introduction to B driving license: The B driving license is a type of driver's license, which was a driving license category before May 2004. After May 2004, it was divided into B1 driving license (medium-sized passenger vehicles) and B2 driving license (large trucks). C driving license: The C driving license was another type of driver's license before May 2004. After May 2004, according to the Road Traffic Safety Law (implemented on May 1, 2004) and its supporting policies, the old version C licenses held by drivers were automatically converted to B1 licenses (B1 driving license) in the driving license database of the municipal vehicle management office. If the conversion was agreed to, holders of the old C license were required to submit an annual medical examination report thereafter. If they did not wish to convert, they had to apply to the vehicle management office to downgrade to the new C1 license (C1 driving license).
I've been handling driver's license services for many years. The deadline for directly exchanging old Class B licenses for A2 licenses was January 1, 2016, when the new traffic regulations came into effect, unifying the license categories. After that, upgrading from a B license to an A2 license could no longer be done through exchange—full process exams became mandatory. If I encountered this situation, I'd advise first checking the license type. If you missed the deadline, the only option now is to start learning from scratch. Policy changes are common, so don’t delay until your license expires and disrupts your travel plans. Remember the key dates and consult your local DMV—there’s always a way to remedy the situation.
