Changing vehicle category

New driving license categories in 2021

Subcategory D1E is intended for driving small buses with heavy trailers:

subcategory “D1E” - cars of subcategory “D1” coupled to a trailer that is not intended for the carriage of passengers, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 750 kilograms, but does not exceed the weight of the vehicle without load, provided that the total permissible maximum weight of such a combination of vehicles does not exceed 12,000 kilograms.

Please note that the trailer, firstly, should not be designed to transport passengers, and secondly, the total permissible maximum weight of the bus and trailer should not exceed 12 tons.

I note that drivers with category D can drive buses of subcategory D1, and drivers with category DE can drive buses with trailers of subcategory D1E.

The category indicated on the license is an indication of the type of vehicle that a person can drive. Every year new categories of driver's licenses appear.

Five main groups have been approved for 2021:

• A – motorized transport;
• B – passenger cars;
• C – trucks;
• D – motor transport for the transport of passengers;
• M – mopeds and other vehicles with low power.

A category A transport license allows you to drive the following motor vehicles:

• motorized strollers;
• motorcycles;
• motorcycles with motorcycle trailers.

The definition of a motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or more and a maximum speed of more than fifty km/h. A side stroller is allowed. Motorcycles also include three-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles whose weight does not exceed 0.4 tons, excluding the battery.

Letter A1 allows you to drive only motorcycles. These licenses are issued for driving a scooter or ATV. Transport must meet the following characteristics:

• power up to eleven kilowatts;
• engine capacity from 50 to 125 cubic meters;
• lack of a motorcycle trailer.

Category B includes passenger vehicles. It must meet the following requirements:

• weight no more than three and a half tons;
• nine seats including the driver's seat;
• it is possible to carry a load of up to 0.75 tons;
• a trailer can have more weight, but then it must be smaller than a car.

This is a subcategory that appeared relatively recently. There is practically no clear information in official documents about what fits the definition of this car. Article 25 of Federal Law No. 196 states that this includes tricycles and ATVs.

Category C includes trucks of various capacities:

• weighing from three and a half tons;
• vehicles with trailers less than 0.75 tons.

Letter C includes all road transport used for cargo transportation.

Category CE includes vehicles with a trailer weighing more than 0.75 tons. The vehicle requires certain driving skills, because it is difficult to maneuver with such a heavy vehicle. There is a traffic ban on some roads.

C1 includes lightweight vehicles for cargo transportation. Parameters for these cars:

• weight from three and a half to seven and a half tons;
• vehicle with a load of up to 0.75 tons.

When a citizen receives a category C license, C1 is automatically assigned. In 2021, it becomes possible to take subcategory C1 separately.

This includes vehicles with a trailer, for which there are clear requirements. This is a lighter version of the CE, because here the weight of the trailer can be more than 0.75 tons, but only if the following conditions are met:

• total weight less than twelve tons;
• The weight of the load must not exceed the unladen weight of the main vehicle.

The subcategory is obtained when passing the CE, but there is an opportunity to pass it separately.

Technical regulations are a regulatory document containing a number of requirements that vehicles must comply with. Thus, tech. The regulation sets a quality standard for all wheeled vehicles, which in turn increases the safety of all road users. Compliance with these requirements must be checked during vehicle inspection.

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Two-wheeled vehicles are divided into three categories:

• M – mopeds;
• A1 – light motorcycles;
• A – motorcycles.

Category M is intended for driving mopeds and light quadricycles. It opens automatically when you pass the exam in any of the other categories. In fact, any student can drive a moped. The obligation to obtain a license was introduced due to the high number of deaths on the roads as a result of accidents involving a moped. That is, the authors of the traffic rules believe that after taking a theory course and learning to drive any serious vehicle, you will be more knowledgeable and careful in driving these simple motorcycles. There is no need to pay extra for the category.

Category A1 for “weak” motorcycles up to 125 cc can be opened from the age of 16 - this is its main feature. However, the holder of a license marked A1 will not be able to drive a cool bike with an engine larger than 125 cc.

Category A is the most extensive, it allows you to drive all types of motor vehicles, including those with a sidecar. It also provides access to control of ATVs up to 400 kilograms. That is, having studied for category A, you will automatically have categories A1 and M.

Also read: How to get a motorcycle license

As for passenger cars, the changes here are minimal. Category B, as before, allows you to drive a car - one that weighs up to 3.5 tons and has no more than 8 seats in the cabin. It is advisable for beginners to practice their driving skills in a used car. There are different situations on the road, and in this case a used car is the best option. But 70% of used cars are sold with problems: fines, liens, accidents, leasing, etc. Therefore, before purchasing, it is recommended to check the car’s history .

A category “B” driver’s license gives permission to drive not only a passenger car and a motorized stroller , but also some other vehicles ( jeep, minivan, minibus, truck ) that meet the following requirements:

• with a mass of no more than 3.5 tons, the number of seats no more than eight, with the exception of the driver’s seat (this does not include vehicles of category “A”);
• a passenger car coupled with a trailer, with a weight not exceeding 750 kg;
• a car with a trailer with a weight exceeding 750 kg (the trailer is no more than the weight of the car without load), and with the condition that the total weight of the train is no more than 3.5 tons.

Driver's license categories in 2021 - detailed table with explanation

When producing a new sample driver's license, some motorists with open categories “A” or “B” are marked with “Automotive Steering” in the notes. Translated into Russian, this means “automotive type steering.” This is only given to those drivers whose category “A” is closed and “B” is open. The abbreviation is not used if both categories are present.

What does o actually mean? It indicates the possibility of driving only vehicles with steering type control , that is, a steering wheel. A driver who has a new type of license can see the opposite category “B1” while category “A” is closed. The driver is allowed to drive motorcycles and tricycles exclusively with automobile-type controls (with a steering wheel). A motorist with such a mark on his license has the right to drive two-wheeled vehicles with a car-type seat. That is, driving motorcycles with a seat, like in cars.

To drive a trolleybus or tram , starting from 2021 and, of course, in 2021, the driver requires a license with a special category “Tb” or “Tm”. Previously, the above-mentioned types of urban transport were not allocated as a separate category, and permission entries were made in the driver’s license in the “Special Notes” section. A special feature of managing this type of transport is obtaining permission for certain categories of access.

A new driver's license contains all the information about the driver - the owner of the vehicle. The license confirms the driver’s identity and can be used in some cases as a replacement for a general passport. The following information about the owner is noted on the driver’s license ( Appendix No. 1 of Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 365 of May 13, 2009 ):

• FULL NAME;
• Date and place of birth;
• date of issue of the plastic card giving the right to drive a vehicle;
• validity period of the document;
• name of the authority that issued the rights;
• driver's license number;
• personal signature;
• photo;
• name of categories of rights;
• additional information (blood type, presence of glasses or lenses, etc.).

In 2021, drivers can obtain the following categories of driving license.

Full table of driving license categories:

Thus, in 2021 it has become possible to obtain a license from the age of 16, but if a future driver wants to drive a bus, he will only be allowed to drive such a vehicle from the age of 21.

The procedure for re-registration of a car from category “d” to “b”

To re-register a vehicle into category “b”, you need to fulfill all the requirements for this procedure, and for this you need to study the algorithm of the legal operation.

Below is a step-by-step guide:

To change category “d” to “b” you need to take into account all the nuances from the very beginning of the process. Each stage is important, so you should take this procedure as seriously as possible in order to complete it successfully.

The list of necessary information for drawing up a power of attorney to re-register a car from a legal entity can be found in the information.

What documents are needed to re-register a car when changing your last name, read on the page.

New driving license categories 2021

Category “D” is intended for driving vehicles with more than 8 seats in addition to the driver. To drive a car with a heavy trailer, you must open the “DE” category.

Opening category "D" automatically opens category "D1".

Having a license in this category, you can drive scooters and mopeds. I have any open category of license and the driver is allowed to drive a moped.

Designed for tram control.

Designed to control a trolleybus.

Driver's license subcategories in 2021

Having this subcategory, you can drive motorcycles whose internal combustion engine displacement does not exceed 125 cubic meters. cm, and the maximum power is 11 kW.

For driving quadricycles and tricycles.

Quadricycles, unlike ATVs, can travel on public roads.

This category includes vehicles weighing more than 3500 but less than 7500 kg.

Designed for driving a C1 category car with a heavy trailer.

This category includes cars with more than 8 but less than 16 seats.

Designed for driving a category D1 vehicle with a heavy trailer.

Categories of rights for driving with a trailer.

Designed for driving category B cars with a heavy trailer.

Driving license categories in 2021

Cars (except for vehicles of category “A”), the permissible maximum weight of which does not exceed 3,500 kilograms and the number of seats, in addition to the driver’s seat, does not exceed eight; Cars of category “B” coupled to a trailer, the permissible maximum weight of which does not exceed 750 kilograms; Category B vehicles coupled to a trailer whose permissible maximum weight exceeds 750 kilograms, but does not exceed the unladen weight of the vehicle, provided that the total permissible maximum weight of such a combination of vehicles does not exceed 3,500 kilograms.

To drive a category B vehicle with a heavy trailer, the driver will need category BE.

Category B vehicles coupled to a trailer whose permissible maximum weight exceeds 750 kilograms and exceeds the unladen weight of the vehicle; Category “B” vehicles coupled to a trailer whose permissible maximum weight exceeds 750 kilograms, provided that the total permissible maximum weight of such a combination of vehicles exceeds 3,500 kilograms.

Cars, with the exception of category “D” cars, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 3500 kilograms, but does not exceed 7500 kilograms; Vehicles of subcategory “C1” coupled to a trailer whose maximum permitted weight does not exceed 750 kilograms.

Motor vehicles designed to carry passengers and having more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat; Cars of category “D” coupled to a trailer whose maximum permitted weight does not exceed 750 kilograms.

Motor vehicles designed for the carriage of passengers and having more than eight but not more than sixteen seats in addition to the driver's seat; Vehicles of subcategory “D1” coupled to a trailer whose permissible maximum weight does not exceed 750 kilograms.

Motor vehicles of subcategory “D1” coupled to a trailer that is not intended for the carriage of passengers, the permissible maximum mass of which exceeds 750 kilograms, but does not exceed the unladen mass of the vehicle, provided that the total permissible maximum mass of such a combination of vehicles does not exceed 12,000 kilograms .

Quite often, drivers have the question: “How to add an additional category to your license?” It's actually quite simple. You need to undergo training at a driving school for the appropriate category.

Well, in conclusion, we remind you once again that driving a vehicle without the appropriate category of license entails a fine of 5,000 - 15,000 rubles. In addition, the driver is suspended from driving the vehicle, and the car is sent to the impound lot.

Good luck on the roads!

The general definition for self-propelled vehicles is vehicles not intended for travel on public roads. Another feature is the maximum speed. It does not exceed 50 km/h. This usually includes tractors, combines and other agricultural machinery. However, the group is not limited to this.

The list of vehicles, as well as the requirements for paperwork, are approved by the “Rules for admission to driving self-propelled machines and issuing tractor driver licenses.”

Self-assembled devices (self-propelled wheelbarrows, etc.) can be considered self-propelled vehicles. They must also be registered with the traffic police, and the driver must have a driving license.

C1 is an additional permit for vehicles weighing from 3.5 to 7.5 tons, which makes it possible to couple a truck with a trailer whose weight is not heavier than 0.75 tons. Car vans fall under this classification.

Category CE

CE gives the right, after completing a training course, to drive a truck with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg. The training allows you to gain experience in maneuvering a heavy machine loaded with goods.

Mastering the ability to drive a vehicle with increased danger, as well as knowledge of the rules for moving heavy cargo trucks along highways, is confirmed by obtaining a qualification at this level. Passing a strict medical background check is mandatory. The load on the driver of a large truck is high and requires special health monitoring. Drivers receive permission to take exams and work after receiving a medical opinion and providing a medical certificate.

C1E allows driving a car of group C1 with a heavy trailer weighing more than 0.75 tons. At the same time, the total weight of the car and trailer is not more than 12 tons. CE is a higher level that allows the owner to drive a vehicle of class C1E automatically. Admission to driving flatbed trucks requires compliance with age restrictions and confirmation of practical driver skills. The category is open to persons over 21 years of age.

Open category C provides the opportunity for a base for specialized training and obtaining a special category A driver’s license for driving self-propelled vehicles:

• quad bike The license to drive a vehicle is issued by Gostekhnadzor, which registers this equipment.
• all-terrain vehicle
• tractor

Assignment of the professional category of tractor driver is not related to training in a driving school. Profile training centers are engaged in providing services to provide qualified training based on open driver categories B, C, D.

D1 allows the driver to carry out passenger transportation in vehicles with no more than 16 seats in the cabin. Towing a trailer with a weight of up to 0.75 tons is allowed.

Category D1E

D1E is received by drivers who have been trained to transport heavy vehicles consisting of a small bus and a trailer, the total weight of which is not more than 12 tons. The trailer is not intended for transporting passengers, and exceeding the weight of 0.75 tons, should not be heavier than the weight of the bus without load.

DE - subcategory confirms the developed skills and application of knowledge to drive a passenger accordion bus, consisting of several sections, and also allows driving a bus with a tow, the weight of which is more than 750 kg.

How to re-register a car from category “d” to “b”

Each vehicle in the Russian Federation has its own category. There are 5 main categories in total: “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, “e”, and they are indicated in the car passport, driver’s license, as well as in the vehicle registration document.

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Sometimes drivers have a desire to re-equip their car. For example, remove a few seats or, if possible, add them.

In order to do this, it is not enough to simply rearrange the salon: you need to obtain special permission.

Before contacting the appropriate authority, it would not hurt to familiarize yourself with the categories of cars in Russia, as well as the procedure for their registration or re-registration.

Many people think that the algorithm is quite simple, but in reality it turns out that the procedure has a large number of nuances.

Category M: mopeds

Driving a moped or scooter is open to category M for persons over 16 years of age. The category is available directly to the driver of categories A or B.

BE, CE, DE are special categories for vehicles with trailers.

Tm is a qualification confirming the right to operate a tram, issued after special training and determined by one of three ranks. It is possible to obtain the highest professional rank no earlier than a 5-year period of exemplary performance of duties. Strict requirements for the category of tram drivers are formulated by the Ministry of Transport and may be supplemented by regional regulations. It is expected to demonstrate not only driving skill, but also the ability to perform vehicle repair work if necessary. Age restrictions - persons over 21 years old are allowed to study if they have a driver’s license of category B, C or D. The training period lasts from 10 months and provides three levels of professional training at the educational institution of a municipal transport enterprise.

Tb is a special driver’s category, the receipt of which gives the right to drive a type of urban transport such as a trolleybus. The curriculum of this category, which is non-standard for a driving school, will first of all require emotional compliance. A high level of responsibility requires successful completion of psychological testing as admission to training.

Over the course of 6 months, students admitted to classes undergo four training stages:

• A theoretical course covering the technical base, studying the rules of trolleybus control, its structure, traffic rules, and first aid skills.
• Practical training on a simulator, allowing you to apply knowledge about vehicle control units.
• Examination of the theoretical part in the traffic police.
• Practical application of knowledge and improvement of the basics of driving a vehicle following city routes.

The difficulty of obtaining a driver's category Tb obliges you to know and apply the rules for operating electrical installations in high voltage conditions and comply with labor safety standards. Understanding the principles of operation of the mechanisms that ensure the functioning of trackless electric vehicles is a necessary condition.

• The name of the document and its territorial affiliation are indicated at the top.
• Below on the left there is space for a color photograph measuring 3x4 cm of the owner of the rights.

The law prohibits the use of photographs wearing a headdress in documents (exceptions are allowed only for religious reasons). And citizens with poor eyesight need to be photographed wearing glasses with transparent lenses.

• The image is complemented by the owner's signature in the lower left corner of the plastic card.
• On the right, immediately below the name of the document, full name, date of birth and registration information (series, number, name of organization and period of validity of the certificate) are indicated.
• Below is the home region and the list of permitted vehicle categories.

How to legitimize a category change?

At first glance, it seems that completing 7 stages can take a lot of time. However, in fact, each of the operations is carried out quite quickly. And most of the time is spent moving between the listed organizations.

Well, if you have already encountered the procedure of changing the category of a car, then write your story in the comments below.

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Driver's license categories with explanation

The main limitations, as before, are the weight (of both the vehicle itself and its trailer), the number of passenger seats and, in some cases, engine power.

Category "A" . The holder of such a license can drive a motorcycle with or without a sidecar with a total weight of up to 400 kg. This includes three- and four-wheeled vehicles that pass the weight limits.

Category "B" . Includes passenger cars with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons and a number of passenger seats of up to eight. In addition, a trailer of up to 750 kg or more is allowed. The latter option is possible if the total weight of such a “road train” does not exceed the legal limit of 3.5 tons. Category “B” is suitable for all passenger cars, as well as for driving jeeps and minibuses, subject to the established restrictions.

Category "BE" . It is additional to the previous category and removes the trailer weight limit. That is, a driver with such a license can transport trailers weighing more than 750 kg with cars from category “B”. In this case, the total weight of the vehicle with the trailer is also taken into account - it should not exceed 3.5 tons.

Category "C" . Permits driving vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons, with the exception of passenger vehicles belonging to category “D”. If you plan to use a trailer, you need to ensure that its maximum weight does not exceed 750 kg.

Category "CE" . In many ways it is similar to “BE”, only it belongs to category “C” cars. It also removes the trailer weight limit.

Category "D" . Necessary for passenger transportation in cars and buses with more than eight seats. This includes most public transport. As for the weight of the trailer, it should still fit into the standard 750 kg.

Category "DE" . This includes articulated buses and vehicles from category “D” connected to a trailer weighing more than 750 kg.

Category "M" . Used for driving mopeds and light quadricycles. This right is available to holders of driving licenses of any category.

Categories “Tb”, “Tm” . Gives the right to drive trolleybuses and trams. Thanks to amendments to the law, these categories have become separate. In the old-style certificates, a similar right about.

Legislators did not limit themselves to introducing new categories of driver's licenses. Today in Russia there are six additional subcategories, some of which open automatically.

Subcategory "A1" . This group includes motorcycles with a maximum engine capacity of 125 cm3 and a maximum power of 11 kW. Among vehicles in this category, for example, a scooter or ATV has such characteristics. Owners of rights of category “A” are assigned this subcategory automatically.

Subcategory "B1" . Designed to control three- and four-wheeled vehicles with an empty weight of up to 550 kg. In this case, the maximum speed of the vehicle should not exceed 50 km/h, and the engine capacity should not exceed 50 cm3. A driver's license with a similar category is useful for driving tricycles and quadricycles.

Please note that driving ATVs and ATVs requires different categories of driving licenses. To control an ATV, the “A1” subcategory must be open.

Subcategory "C1" . Available for all "C" category credentials. Allows you to drive vehicles from 3.5 to 7.5 tons, excluding passenger vehicles of category “D”. A trailer up to 750 kg is allowed.

Subcategory "C1E" . Opens automatically upon receipt of a “CE” category license and allows you to drive the same vehicle of subcategory “C1”, but with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg. At the same time, the weight of the trailer cannot exceed that of the vehicle itself without load, and the total weight of the road train must be within 12 tons.

Subcategory "D1" . Provides control of passenger transport with 8 to 16 seats in the cabin, excluding the driver's seat. The trailer requirements are standard – up to 750 kg. Subcategory "D1" is available for all category "D" driving licenses.

Subcategory "D1E" . Allows driving a vehicle of subcategory “D1” with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg, provided that its weight is less than or equal to the unladen weight of the vehicle. The total weight of a bus with a trailer must be within 12 tons. In addition, the trailer cannot be passenger - only cargo.

There are various symbols on a driver's license that allow or prohibit something. Point 12 is a column for special marks. Often, drivers see the “AS” mark opposite the “B1” subcategory. It only means that the driver has the right to drive a motorcycle or tricycle with a car-type steering wheel. Or, get behind the wheel of a two-wheeler with a car-type seat. We discussed the meaning of the “AS” label in more detail in this article.

There is another type of mark, this is “MS”. It allows you to control a two-wheeled vehicle with a motorcycle-type steering wheel and an appropriate seating position. They put it if category “A” or “A1” is open. If both categories are available to the driver, then the mark is not placed.

It is also possible to mark “AT” - automatic transmission, and “ML” - if there are medical restrictions for the M category.

In this article, we looked at the issue of marks on a driver’s license in more detail.

In what cases is it performed?

At the beginning of the article it was said that such re-registration is carried out if it is necessary to re-equip the vehicle.

For example, from a bus you need to make a minibus or just a comfortable vehicle, a number of seats of which are replaced with tables, bedside tables or other light furniture.

But such cases of re-registration are less common. Basically, Russian drivers just want to save money.

Let's look at the reasons in more detail:

Re-registration of a car with departure is described here.