Can electric mopeds carry passengers?

[SanBrantley]

Traffic regulations clearly stipulate that mopeds are not allowed to carry passengers. A moped is a type of motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. It must meet various technical standards and legal requirements for motor vehicles, with lower maximum design speed, displacement, or total motor power compared to regular motorcycles. Below are the technical requirements for mopeds according to the "Interim Regulations on the Management of Urban Mopeds and Moped Drivers": 1. The handlebar, frame, and fork must be sturdy and reliable. The handlebar must rotate flexibly without jamming, looseness, or deviation. 2. The headlight, taillight, turn signal, rear license plate light, brake light, rearview mirror, license plate bracket, and speedometer must be fully equipped. The volume and tone of the horn must be appropriate. 3. Brakes must be installed on both front and rear wheels. When driving on dry, flat asphalt or concrete pavement at a speed of 20km/h and using both brakes simultaneously, the wheel skid marks must not exceed a braking distance of 4 meters. 4. Exhaust emissions and noise must not exceed national standards.

[LaJanelle]

I've been commuting on an electric moped for two years. Regarding passenger-carrying, here's the conclusion first: most places explicitly prohibit carrying passengers. Our country classifies such vehicles into three types: electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and electric motorcycles. Mopeds are classified as motor vehicles, requiring yellow license plates and compulsory traffic insurance. Traffic regulations clearly state that mopeds can only be ridden solo by the driver. Last week, my neighbor was stopped by traffic police and fined 100 yuan for carrying his girlfriend. Although some older models appear to have passenger seats, manufacturers didn't consider weight balance in their design - carrying passengers increases rollover risks. If you really need to carry passengers, choose a standard electric motorcycle instead - it requires a driver's license but is much safer.

[Russell]

It depends on regional policies. Here in the Yangtze River Delta region, traffic police enforce the rules strictly. If you're caught carrying a passenger on a light motorcycle, you'll be fined at least 50 yuan. Just the other day, someone in our neighborhood had their vehicle impounded for this. The main issue is the flawed design of these bikes - with motors around 500W and flimsy frames. You can clearly feel the lack of power when climbing hills with a passenger, and the brakes feel mushy. Especially in rainy weather, the rear seat lacks proper handholds, making it prone to slipping. I recommend checking your local traffic regulations website. Major cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou implemented new rules last year where carrying passengers on light motorcycles is penalized as overloading a motor vehicle. For safety reasons, it's better not to take the risk.