What are the new driving license regulations effective August 1st?
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The new regulation implements nationwide "single-certificate examination" for small vehicle driving licenses. Applicants can apply for a small vehicle driving license anywhere in China using just their resident ID card, without needing to submit proof of residence registration. Residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can apply using their respective residence permits. Here are the key points: 1. Self-directed learning and direct examination: Pilot areas may allow self-study for license tests, where trainees can use personally owned vehicles equipped with safety assist devices under the guidance of qualified accompanying instructors, practicing along designated routes and times before applying directly for examinations. 2. Relaxed physical requirements: Individuals with monocular vision impairment can now obtain licenses if meeting visual standards, and conditions for physically disabled applicants have been eased. 3. Restrictions on foreign license conversion: Mainland residents holding overseas driving licenses must have resided continuously for three months in the issuing country/region before applying for Chinese license conversion. 4. Concurrent scheduling of Subject 2 and 3 tests: Eligible regions allow simultaneous booking of Subject 2 (parking skills) and Subject 3 (road tests), enabling consecutive examinations to reduce multiple booking trips. 5. Clarified traffic violations during practice: Instructors bear responsibility for unapproved practice routes/times or improper display of learner signage. Trainees are liable for practicing without valid learning permits, expired permits, absence of certified instructors, or being guided by unqualified personnel.
