Is Driving a Yellow License Plate Vehicle with a C License Considered Unlicensed Driving?
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c1 driver's license does not allow driving yellow license plate vehicles. According to the traffic violation of driving a vehicle type that does not match the permitted driving category, 12 points will be deducted and a fine will be imposed. The following are the driving requirements for a C1 driver's license: 1. Permitted vehicles: With a C1 license, you can drive manual or automatic transmission minivans and commercial vehicles with 9 seats (including 9 seats) or less; you can drive small passenger vehicles with 9 seats (including 9 seats) or less; you can drive light and small cargo vehicles with a total mass of 4500 kg (inclusive) or less, a vehicle length of 6 meters (inclusive) or less, and an approved load capacity of 1500 kg (inclusive) or less. All three conditions must be met simultaneously. If any one exceeds the specified limit, you cannot drive it. 2. Vehicles not allowed with a C1 license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams.
I remember when I was young and just got my Class C license, I drove a Toyota Crown, similar to what you called a 'Royal' car, which was definitely not unlicensed driving. A Class C license allows you to drive such regular passenger cars, as long as they have no more than nine seats and weigh under 4.5 tons. The key is whether the vehicle type matches the license requirements, not just looking at the car model—the 'Royal' car should be a standard sedan, so driving it is completely legal and compliant. Real unlicensed driving refers to having no license at all or operating large trucks or buses beyond the permitted scope, which carries huge risks. Fines and penalty points are minor issues; the real danger is being held liable if an accident occurs. Having driven for half my life and taught many beginners, I always remind everyone not to worry unnecessarily—just follow the manual, and you'll drive safely and smoothly.
