Can motorcycles carry passengers under the new traffic regulations?
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Motorcycles can carry passengers, but relevant regulations must be followed. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules will be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. The following are the relevant regulations for motorcycles: 1. Light motorcycles: Light motorcycles are not allowed to carry passengers. Light motorcycles refer to motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 36cc but less than 49cc. 2. Two-wheeled motorcycles: Two-wheeled motorcycles can carry passengers, but the rear seat cannot carry minors under 12 years old. 3. Sidecar motorcycles: In addition to the driver, sidecar motorcycles can carry one person on the main seat and one person in the fixed sidecar. 4. Three-wheeled motorcycles: Three-wheeled motorcycles with fixed seats in the cabin and a total engine cylinder displacement not exceeding 250 cubic centimeters can carry up to 2 passengers; those with a total engine displacement exceeding 250 cubic centimeters can carry up to 4 passengers.