Is it mandatory to merge motorcycle and C1 licenses?
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A motorcycle license and a C1 license must be merged. According to regulations, each individual can only apply for one driver's license. Therefore, if you already hold a driver's license and wish to add another vehicle type, the vehicle management office will not issue an additional license upon successful addition. Instead, the original license will be revoked, and a new license combining the two permitted vehicle types will be issued. This is because all additional vehicle types share the same 12-point system on the license. Obtaining a motorcycle license when you already have a C1 license is relatively simple. As long as the C1 license has passed the probationary period and there are no records of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before application, you can apply for the additional license at the local vehicle management office. The advantage of merging is that you only need to carry one license, eliminating the need to switch between licenses. The downside is that after merging, penalty points are deducted from the shared 12-point system. Whether it's a motorcycle or a car, accumulating 12 points will require retaking the exam. If the license is revoked, you will need to take separate exams to regain the combined C1E license. Additionally, the current F license for electric vehicles also requires registration and a driving test. In the future, it might be merged into the C1E license, creating a C1EF license. A three-in-one license would likely follow the same 12-point deduction system for all three vehicle types.
