Can a National III Motorcycle Be Licensed Through Unauthorized Agents?

[WillowMarie]

Motorcycles meeting National III emission standards cannot be licensed through unauthorized agents. As of December 2019, National III motorcycles are ineligible for licensing. Below is relevant information about National III standards: Definition of National III: China's Phase III emission standard is equivalent to the Euro III emission standard, meaning the tailpipe pollutant levels match those of Euro III. The key difference is that new vehicles must be equipped with an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system. National III emission requirements: HC emissions must be below 0.2g/km, CO emissions below 2.3g/km, NOx emissions below 0.15g/km, with no PM (Particulate Matter) requirements.

[DelIsabella]

As someone who has been paying close attention to traffic regulations, I believe that using middlemen to register a China III motorcycle is completely taking an illegal shortcut, and the risks are too high. Current regulations are very strict, and vehicles meeting the China III emission standards are already outdated, with many places directly restricting registration. Middlemen lure people in with the promise of getting it done, but in reality, most of their operations involve falsifying documents, which will be exposed and banned once checked. Last year, I saw news about a friend who wasted money only to have their vehicle confiscated and fined 5,000 yuan—a total loss. If you want to register legally, go to the local DMV to clarify the policies. There might still be a chance to pass the inspection process, as some older vehicles can be granted a grace period. Don’t sacrifice your credibility for convenience—abiding by the law is the only sustainable approach.

[Avery]

I've been riding motorcycles for decades, and let me tell you the truth: relying on brokers to register a China III motorcycle is absolutely not a reliable solution. Nowadays, the vehicle registration system is fully digitized, and the so-called 'channels' brokers claim to have are mostly scams. They might take your money and disappear, or provide fake documents that get detected. I've personally experienced this—a friend entrusted a broker to handle the registration, only to end up with an invalid license plate and the bike impounded by traffic police. If you really want a solution, I recommend contacting the DMV or authorized service centers directly. A China III bike might need emission upgrades and retesting, which is far more cost-effective than hiring a broker. Don’t trust those 'connections'—safe riding is what matters most.

[DiLena]

Getting a license plate for a China III motorcycle is quite a headache due to outdated emission standards and restrictive policies. Turning to brokers might seem like a shortcut, but the legality is highly questionable. After researching many cases, I found that broker activities are essentially illegal intermediation, and license plate documents can easily be exposed as fake. Regulations vary by region—some areas still allow China III vehicles to renew their plates, so there's no need to take risks. I recommend consulting official channels, such as calling the government hotline 12345 for free guidance. Don’t risk major losses to save small money. Environmental protection is the broader trend, and upgrading to a new vehicle is a good option.