What is the motorcycle license category?
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Motorcycles require a license, not a Category C license, but rather Category D, E, or F. The details are as follows: 1. Category D: (1) Eligible vehicle type: Regular three-wheeled motorcycles. (2) Eligible vehicles: Three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. (3) Other eligible vehicle types: E, F. 2. Category E: (1) Eligible vehicle type: Regular two-wheeled motorcycles. (2) Eligible vehicles: Two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. (3) Other eligible vehicle types: F. 3. Category F: (1) Eligible vehicle type: Light motorcycles. (2) Eligible vehicles: Motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less.
When I first got my driver's license, I was also quite curious—motorcycle licenses are completely separate from the Category C system. Category C is specifically for small cars, like C1 and C2. Motorcycle licenses are classified differently, with the most common being Category D (for three-wheeled motorcycles) and Category E (for two-wheeled motorcycles). If you're riding an electric scooter under 50cc, then a Category F license is sufficient. I remember my motorcycle instructor specifically emphasized that car licenses can't be used interchangeably—riding a motorcycle without the proper license results in a 9-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. I recommend signing up at a local driving school to take the four test sections. Practicing the slalom course is harder than it seems, but once you pass, you can legally hit the road!
