Can Scooter Motorcycles Go on Highways?
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Motorcycles with a maximum speed below 70 kilometers per hour are not allowed on highways; those exceeding 70 km/h are not prohibited by regulations. Article 4 of the 'Highway Traffic Management Regulations': Pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, tractors, agricultural transport vehicles, electric bicycles, wheeled special machinery vehicles, full-trailer towing vehicles, and motor vehicles designed with a maximum speed below 70 km/h are not permitted to enter highways. Highways have high traffic volume and speed, while motorcycles generally have lower speeds, which is not only unsafe but also prone to causing traffic accidents. Scooter motorcycles typically have a top speed of 60-80 km/h. Small-displacement scooters have a relatively flimsy body structure, making them susceptible to wind forces from high-speed vehicles. Additionally, the transmission efficiency and endurance of scooters are relatively weak, making them less suitable for long-distance travel of hundreds of kilometers on highways. Highways have not only maximum speed limits but also minimum speed limits. Scooter motorcycles can be very dangerous at the minimum speed limit, and even at their top speed, they are not safe.