Will a Seized Motorcycle Affect a C1 Driver's License?

[LiamRose]

Yes, because the C1 driver's license and motorcycle license are combined into one. If the ID number or driver's license number is registered, you should handle it as soon as possible. After 15 working days, late fees will be calculated, and you won't be able to renew your license if left unprocessed. Handling it will result in 12 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan. Here is more information about the integration of motorcycle and C1 licenses: 1. Motorcycles require specialized D and E class licenses, but now the motorcycle license can be combined with the C1 license, forming a C1E license after integration. 2. Before the integration, the motorcycle E license and C1 license were independent of each other, so motorcycle penalty points or even revocation would not affect the car driver's license. However, after integration, the C1 license and motorcycle license share the same 12 points.

[LeAdriel]

Last time I rode a motorcycle, my bike was impounded by traffic police because I wasn't wearing a helmet. During the penalty process, I got 2 demerit points. The officer said these points would be directly recorded on my driver's license. Although I mainly drive cars with my C1 license, these points are universal - traffic violations from all vehicle types accumulate in the same scoring cycle. If all 12 points get deducted, forget riding motorcycles, I'd even have to retake the written test (Subject 1) to regain my driving privileges. So motorcycle violations can indeed affect your C1 license if not handled properly - I suggest going to the traffic police station immediately. Also, a reminder: riding without a motorcycle license is even worse - it's an instant 12-point deduction plus fines.

[AdrielLynn]

A friend from the traffic police mentioned that the main reason a seized motorcycle affects a C1 driver's license is the shared penalty point system. For example, if your motorcycle is impounded for unlicensed riding, the penalty for driving a vehicle beyond your licensed class—12 points—is directly recorded on your license. Even if you have a motorcycle license, penalties like speeding or running red lights will accumulate on the same license. I've seen cases where someone got 6 points for a motorcycle violation and then another 6 for speeding in a car, resulting in a suspended license. So, if your vehicle is seized, don't delay—handle it promptly to keep your driving privileges.

[SilasMarie]

Just went through this situation. Only after dealing with the impounded motorcycle did I realize: all penalty points for any vehicle type are accumulated on one driver's license. If a C1 license holder commits a traffic violation while riding a motorcycle, the points are directly added to the current scoring cycle. If you reach 12 points within a cycle, you must attend traffic regulation courses and pass the test before being allowed to drive any vehicle again. However, simply having your vehicle impounded without processing the penalty won't deduct points - it depends on the penalty decision for your violation. It's recommended to keep the impound notice and handle the matter within 15 days.

[DelNadia]

My father has been an auto mechanic for over 30 years. He said that motorcycle impoundment itself doesn't affect a C1 license, but points will be deducted when handling traffic violations. For example, drunk driving a motorcycle results in 12 points deducted, which would simultaneously invalidate the C1 license; ordinary illegal parking may only incur a fine without point deduction. The key is to confirm whether you have a motorcycle license - riding without an E license directly results in 12 points deducted and the C1 license being revoked for retesting. If you do have the license, pay attention to the scoring cycle as accumulating 12 points will still suspend driving privileges. It's best to regularly check the traffic management app 12123 to monitor accumulated points.