Do 50cc motorcycles require license plates?
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50cc motorcycles require license plates. According to regulations, motorcycles with a displacement below 50CC are classified as mopeds, which also need to be licensed and require a driver's license. The fact that many mopeds in various areas are unlicensed is an issue of management, not an indication that licensing is unnecessary. Below is an introduction to mopeds: Definition and standards of mopeds: Regardless of the driving method, the maximum design speed of a moped must not exceed 50km/h. If powered by an internal combustion engine, the displacement must not exceed 50ml; if electrically driven, the total rated output power of the motor must not exceed 4KW. Requirements for driving a moped: The driver must be at least 16 years old, with a height of 1.45 meters or more, vision of 0.7 or above (or corrected to 0.7 or above), no red-green color blindness, normal hearing, and no physical defects or diseases that could hinder safe driving. After passing a medical examination and the traffic rules and driving skills tests administered by the public security authorities, a moped driver's license will be issued. For licensed mopeds, a medical examination is required every two years, and those who fail are not permitted to continue driving.
Recently helped my younger brother with the licensing process for his 50cc motorcycle and took the opportunity to research the regulations. 50cc light motorcycles fall under the category of motor vehicles and must be licensed to operate on public roads according to regulations. The new rules implemented last year clearly state that all motorcycles with displacements exceeding 30ml must be registered, which includes 50cc models. Before licensing, you need to prepare the vehicle certificate of conformity, purchase invoice, personal ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. When processing at the local DMV, the vehicle will be inspected and photographed, followed by license plate selection and issuance of the vehicle registration certificate. The main costs involve license plate fees and insurance. Special reminder: riding such vehicles also requires an F-class driver's license - unlicensed operation carries heavy penalties. Enforcement is particularly strict now - if caught riding without plates, penalties range from vehicle impoundment and fines to affecting personal credit records, which really isn't worth it.
