Do electric motorcycles require a driver's license?
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Electric motorcycles require a driver's license. As of March 2019, some regions have begun implementing regulations where riding without a license may result in detention. Categories of motorcycle driver's licenses: Domestic motorcycle licenses are not classified by engine displacement. The type of motorcycle license is not significantly related to displacement but rather to the vehicle category. Currently, there are three types of motorcycle licenses in China: F, E, and D. An F license only permits riding light motorcycles with engine displacements below 50CC. Permitted vehicles: This type of license is rarely tested for. An E license allows riding any two-wheeled motorcycle regardless of displacement size. A D license permits riding all two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles. Therefore, with an E license, one can ride all two-wheeled motorcycles, as there is no separate license for high-displacement motorcycles.
As a young person who loves commuting on an electric motorcycle, I didn’t pay much attention to the driver’s license requirement at first. But after being stopped by traffic police once, I learned that it depends on the type of vehicle. For electric motorcycles with speeds exceeding 25 km/h, a proper motorcycle license is usually required—otherwise, it’s considered unlicensed driving, which can lead to fines or vehicle confiscation. These aren’t bicycles; safety is crucial, so I obediently got my license, and now I ride more steadily. By the way, when choosing a bike, check the specs—high-speed models are more complex in design, and without proper riding skills, accidents can happen easily. In short, clarify local regulations before hitting the road. Don’t be as clueless as I was, to avoid trouble and ensure eligibility for insurance claims.
