What types of RVs can be driven with a C1 driver's license?
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A C1 driver's license allows you to drive Type B motorhomes and Type C motorhomes, as well as some small to medium-sized towable RVs. According to national regulations, a C-class license permits driving vehicles up to 6 meters in length. Therefore, as long as the vehicle body does not exceed 6 meters, driving Type B or C motorhomes or towable RVs is permissible. RVs fall under the category of motor vehicles. As a mobile vehicle equipped with basic household facilities, RVs are divided into two main types based on their driving method—whether they are self-propelled or towable. Self-propelled RVs are further categorized into Type A, Type B, and Type C motorhomes. Additionally, there is a type specifically designed for use in campsites, commonly referred to as park models or RV villas. Type A motorhomes are the largest among the three types, typically measuring 30-45 feet (approximately 9.1-13.7 meters) in length. Type B motorhomes are the smallest among the ABC types, resembling small vans in appearance, with a general length of 17-19 feet (5.0-5.9 meters). Type C motorhomes fall between Type A and Type B in size—larger than Type B but smaller than Type A—with lengths ranging from 20-30 feet (5.9-9.1 meters). A C1 driver's license is a classification under motor vehicle licenses. The permitted driving scope for a C1 license includes (all models under C2, C3, and C4) small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles, and small, light, or micro special-purpose vehicles. Small passenger vehicles accommodate no more than 9 people. Based on this standard, a C1 license does not permit driving vehicles with a passenger capacity exceeding 9.
I've researched driving RVs, and a C1 driver's license actually allows you to drive many types. Simply put, any self-propelled RV under 6 meters in total length and 4.5 tons in weight is permissible, such as common B-class RVs modified from Maxus V90 or C-class RVs built on Iveco chassis. But be careful not to overload the RV. Last time, my friend bought a used one and found it was 200 kg overweight when the water tank was full during a weigh-in, nearly getting fined. For trailer RVs, it depends on the towing vehicle's weight and the total trailer weight. Generally, small teardrop trailers under 700 kg can be towed by regular family cars, but for heavier center-axle trailers, you need to pay attention to whether the towing vehicle and driver's license match. I've seen C-license drivers being stopped by highway police several times for driving oversized RVs, all because they didn't understand the rules.
