What are the new regulations for driver's license downgrade in 2021?

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In 2021, the new traffic regulations adjusted the age limit for A2 driver's licenses. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the maximum age for an A2 driver's license remains 60 years old. Upon reaching 60, drivers must go to the vehicle management office to complete the downgrade and license renewal procedures and can no longer drive large and medium-sized passenger trucks or tractors. After reaching 60 years of age, most people enter the elderly stage, and their physical condition cannot be compared to that of younger individuals. Although a small number of people may still be in good physical shape at 60, traffic laws are designed for the majority. After 60, most people experience a decline in physical functions, such as reduced vision, hypertension, or heart disease. Driving commercial vehicles under such conditions can be dangerous, so drivers should comply with laws and regulations and promptly downgrade their licenses. The A2 license permits the operation of tractors, which can tow heavy and medium-sized full trailers or semi-trailers. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight independently, while a semi-trailer shares part of its weight with the tractor. Only drivers with an A2 license can operate such tractors; even those with an A1 license cannot drive them. To downgrade an A2 driver's license, drivers must visit the local vehicle management office. Before processing, they need to bring their ID card and driver's license: 1. Downgrading an A2 license results in a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to tractors, the B1 license to medium-sized passenger vehicles, and the B2 license to large trucks. Other vehicle types that an A2 license holder can drive include: B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations states: If a driver holding a large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck license falls under any of the following circumstances, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permitted driving qualification and notify the driver to complete the downgrade and license renewal within 30 days: Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility without constituting a crime. Accumulating 12 penalty points in one scoring cycle. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a "driver's license." It is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills. Without these skills, driving recklessly may lead to accidents. Generally, unlicensed individuals cannot drive on public roads. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document allowing them to drive is the "driver's license," which serves as a "permit." The permission to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license, indicating that obtaining one is a formal process requiring approval by designated authorities. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as "a document issued by competent authorities permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, a driver's license is defined as a legal credential issued to individuals who have studied and mastered traffic laws and driving skills, passed examinations by administrative departments, and are permitted to drive specific types of motor vehicles.