Does a 50cc motorcycle need to be licensed?
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A 50cc motorcycle needs to be licensed. Yellow or blue license plates: Motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50CC or above (including 50CC) require a yellow license plate and a driver must obtain an E or D license to operate them. Motorcycles with an engine displacement below 50CC (excluding 50CC) are classified as light motorcycles and require a blue light motorcycle license plate. To ride such motorcycles on the road, the driver must have at least an F license (E or D licenses are also acceptable). Policy requirements: In reality, so-called motorcycles below 50CC often have engines that are actually 50CC or even larger but are underreported. Some regions may require all motorcycles to have a yellow license plate and an E license to be road-legal. However, policies vary across different regions in China. Some localities have specific regulations that allow light motorcycles below 50CC to operate without a license plate or a driver's license, but these are exceptions. It is advisable to consult the local traffic management authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information based on regional policies.