What are the penalties for driving a motorcycle with a C1 license?

[TylerRose]

C1 license holders driving motorcycles constitutes driving a vehicle beyond the permitted scope, which is considered unlicensed driving. If caught by traffic police, it will result in 12 demerit points, corresponding fines, possible detention for up to 15 days, and confiscation of the motor vehicle.

[LeHadley]

Last time I was confused and drove a motorcycle to the supermarket with my C1 driver's license, only to be caught by traffic police on the spot. I was fined 400 yuan, had 12 points deducted, and my vehicle was impounded. It really screwed me over—my car license was still very new, and this almost forced me to retake the written test. Later, I learned that a C1 license is for cars, and you need a specialized E or D license to ride a motorcycle legally. The risks are high—not only would you suffer if something happened, but insurance wouldn’t cover it either. Only after I put in the effort to get a motorcycle license did I dare to ride. Don’t cut corners—follow the rules properly to avoid unnecessary trouble.