What does vehicle classification M1 mean?
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Vehicle classification M1 refers to passenger vehicles with no more than nine seats, including the driver's seat. Vehicle classification is a type of vehicle categorization based on general characteristics, intended use, and functionality, divided into cars, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles, and motorcycles. The classification standards for vehicle types are: 1. Mini vehicles with a length ≤ 3.5m and total engine cylinder displacement ≤ 1L; 2. Small vehicles with a length < 6m and seating capacity ≤ 9 persons; 3. Medium vehicles with a length < 6m and seating capacity > 9 persons but < 20 persons; 4. Large vehicles with a length ≥ 6m or seating capacity ≥ 20 persons.
M1 actually refers to the most common type of small family car, which is a vehicle with no more than 9 seats (including the driver's seat) and is mainly used for passenger transport. The 5-seat sedan in my family is labeled as M1 on the vehicle registration certificate. This type of vehicle differs from trucks in terms of annual inspections, insurance, and taxes. When choosing a car, if you see M1 on the vehicle certificate or announcement parameters, you can generally confirm it's a regular passenger car. Be careful not to confuse it with light buses—vehicles with more than 9 seats fall under the M2 category, such as 12-seat minivans, which belong to the latter.
