Driver's license reform aims at curbing graft

The Ministry of Public Security is pushing forward a reform on the issuing of driver's licenses in a bid to curb corruption in vehicle management departments, a senior ministry official said.

Under the reform, if someone wants to obtain a driver's license, they can learn the necessary skills on their own and register online for an examination, said Huang Ming, vice-minister of public security.

Currently, those who plan to get a license must attend a minimum of 64 hours of driving classes that teach four subjects - two in driving theory and two in driving practice - held by training schools, with tuition fees ranging from 5,000 yuan ($815) to 10,000 yuan.