What are the consequences of driving a B2 vehicle with a C1 license?
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C1 license holders driving B2 vehicles will receive 12 demerit points. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Nature: Driving vehicles that require a B2 license (large truck license) with a C1 license constitutes operating a vehicle beyond the permitted scope of one's license, and is considered unlicensed operation of large trucks. 2. Regulations: When a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 demerit points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driving license. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the license issuing location or violation location within 15 days to attend a 7-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After completing the study, the vehicle management office shall conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the examination is passed, the demerit points will be cleared and the driving license returned; if failed, the driver must continue studying and retaking the exam. Those who refuse to participate in the study or examination will have their driving license suspended by the traffic management department of the public security authority.
I think this is a serious matter. Driving a B2 vehicle with a C1 license is equivalent to unlicensed driving. Last year, my buddy got into trouble for this—he was driving his friend's truck on the highway when traffic police pulled him over. They docked him 12 points, fined him 2,000 yuan, and suspended his license for three months. The worst part was that he couldn't drive to work during that period and had to squeeze onto the subway every day, adding an extra half-hour to his commute. The key issue is that large vehicles have heavy steering wheels and many blind spots, and in case of an accident, insurance might refuse to cover the damages. If you really need to drive a large vehicle, I sincerely recommend getting a proper B license—it saves you unnecessary trouble and avoids endangering public safety.
From the perspective of traffic regulations, driving a B2 vehicle with a C1 license is absolutely considered a mismatch of permitted driving categories. I once heard a driving instructor explain in detail at the driving school that such behavior would be treated as unlicensed driving, resulting in an immediate 12-point deduction and a fine of around 2,000 yuan. If someone is hit, the consequences are even more severe—not only would you be held fully liable for compensation, but you could also face up to 15 days of detention. These types of vehicles have longer braking distances and heavier steering, making them prone to accidents for untrained individuals. Just last week, there was an incident in my neighborhood where a truck hit an electric scooter—fortunately, no one was injured. In short, never cut corners when it comes to licensing; the required driver's license must be obtained.
