Are there any restrictions on motorcycle registration in Beijing?
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Beijing motorcycle license plates are divided into two types: Jing A and Jing B. The issuance of Jing A plates has been discontinued, but they can still be transferred through purchase transactions. Additionally, Jing B plates are not allowed within the 4th Ring Road, while Jing A plates can operate in areas where Jing B plates are restricted. Both types of plates are prohibited from operating in areas designated as no-go zones by traffic police. Out-of-province plates are not allowed within the 6th Ring Road of Beijing. Regarding motorcycle registration in Beijing, the following conditions must be met: 1. Requirements for Jing B plates: Due to the special nature of Jing B plates, individuals with Beijing household registration or non-local household registration but with residence permits issued for Dongcheng, Xicheng, Xuanwu, Chongwen, Fengtai, Chaoyang, Haidian, and Shijingshan districts cannot register for Jing B plates. 2. Registration requirements: Household registration in other areas of Beijing or non-local household registration with residence permits issued for other areas of Beijing are eligible for registration. 3. Motorcycle requirements: The motorcycle brand must be listed in the National Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announcement catalog; the motorcycle must have passed 3C certification; and it must be a model announced by the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau that meets emission standards.
As a long-time motorcycle rider in Beijing, I find the license plate restrictions quite limiting. The main issues are displacement and emissions. For example, it's very difficult to get a plate for bikes over 250cc because Beijing wants to control pollution and congestion. I remember last year when I tried to help a friend register a bike, we had to submit various documents, including emission certificates. Environmental policies are getting stricter, so if you're thinking of buying a motorcycle, it's best to check the latest regulations first. If all else fails, you could consider the second-hand market, but transferring the license plate is also troublesome and requires meeting a series of conditions. My advice is to pay close attention to official announcements or consult the vehicle management office, so you don't end up buying a bike you can't register.
I usually commute by motorcycle, but getting a license plate in Beijing is really tight. The most critical issue is the lottery system, with a low winning rate and emission standards as high as China 6. People living in the six urban districts basically have no chance of getting a new plate due to strict traffic restrictions. I think this has a significant impact on short-distance travel, forcing us to take the subway or ride shared bikes instead. The relevant authorities might be doing this for air quality, but it's not very friendly to ordinary people. Those who want to ride motorcycles need to rely on luck or buy a second-hand plate, which can be expensive, and they also need to be careful of scammers. In short, policies are changing, so stay alert.
There are restrictions on motorcycle registration in Beijing, such as excessive displacement not being allowed, emissions needing to meet standards, and a lottery system for license plates. New registrations are prohibited in the city's core areas. For specific details, refer to the policies of the vehicle management office.
