An A2 license will not be downgraded if 12 points are deducted. According to the new regulations implemented on April 1, 2022, if an A2 license holder accumulates 12 points in a single scoring cycle, the license will no longer be downgraded. Instead, the driver must participate in the study and examination of Subject 1 to clear the violation points and retrieve their license. The A2 license permits the holder to drive articulated vehicles, which can tow heavy or medium full trailers or semi-trailers. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight entirely, while a semi-trailer shares part of its weight with the towing vehicle. Only drivers with an A2 license can operate such articulated vehicles; even those with an A1 license are not permitted to drive them. To downgrade an A2 license, the driver must visit the local vehicle management office with their ID card and driver's license. The A2 license can be downgraded to a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to articulated vehicles, the B1 license to medium-sized passenger vehicles, and the B2 license to large trucks. The A2 license also allows the holder to drive other vehicle types, including: B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations stipulates that holders of large passenger vehicle, articulated vehicle, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck licenses will have their highest permissible driving qualification revoked under the following circumstances, and the vehicle management office will notify the driver to complete the downgrade process within 30 days: 1. Involvement in a traffic accident resulting in death, bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. 2. Accumulating 12 points in a single scoring cycle. 3. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. The full name of a driver's license is "motor vehicle driver's license," also known simply as a "license." It is a legal document required for driving motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills. Without these skills, driving recklessly could lead to accidents. Generally, unlicensed individuals are not allowed to drive on public roads. For those who have acquired safe driving skills, the document permitting them to drive is the "driver's license." The authorization to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license. This indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a formal process that must be conducted by a specialized authority. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as "a document issued by competent authorities permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, the definition of a driver's license is: a legal certificate issued by the administrative authorities to individuals who have learned and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills after passing the required examinations, permitting them to drive specific types of motor vehicles.
