Is a C1 driver's license not allowed to drive motorcycles?
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C1 driver's license does not permit the holder to drive motorcycles. To drive a motorcycle, the driver must possess a D, E, or F driver's license. The vehicle types permitted under a C1 license are: The scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted under a C1 license: Large buses, tow trucks, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not permit driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. C1 driver's license: The C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. The scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles and light and micro cargo vehicles.
I've been driving for over a decade and clearly remember what I learned when getting my driver's license. A C1 license only allows you to drive small vehicles like sedans or light trucks, and absolutely does not permit riding motorcycles. Motorcycles are divided into light motorcycles and regular motorcycles, both requiring specialized D or E licenses. Traffic laws stipulate that driving different vehicle types requires corresponding licenses, otherwise it will be considered unlicensed driving. Last time, a friend of mine was caught secretly riding someone else's motorcycle and got 12 points deducted on the spot with a 2000 yuan fine, plus mandatory retraining - totally not worth it. If you want to ride a motorcycle, I suggest directly enrolling in a driving school to get a motorcycle license. It usually takes just a few weeks to obtain, being both safer and saving you trouble.
From a safety perspective, motorcycle handling is completely different from cars. C1 license training only covers basic steering and braking skills, without including critical abilities like two-wheel balance. After personally experiencing a fall, I became genuinely afraid – it's easy to lose control at higher speeds. Separate license requirements exist by law to reduce accident rates, as motorcycle crashes often result from skidding or sudden braking. Don't risk riding casually for convenience – you face high chances of being caught, potential blacklisting affecting future auto insurance purchases. The wise approach is to properly obtain a dedicated license and invest time in skill training for safer riding.
