How many points will be deducted for riding an unlicensed motorcycle with a driver's license?
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Individuals who possess a driver's license but ride an unlicensed motorcycle will face penalties including 12 points deducted, fines, and vehicle impoundment. The vehicle can only be retrieved after the party provides the corresponding license plates, markings, or completes the necessary procedures. Relevant laws and regulations: According to Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles driven on the road without displaying license plates, inspection qualification marks, or insurance marks, or without carrying the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, shall be detained by the traffic management department of the public security organ. The party shall be notified to provide the corresponding license plates, markings, or complete the necessary procedures, and may be penalized in accordance with Article 90 of this law. The motor vehicle shall be promptly returned after the party provides the corresponding license plates, markings, or completes the necessary procedures. Before applying for license plates, one must carry the invoice, certificate of conformity, and their ID card to the State Taxation Bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax, and to the insurance company to obtain compulsory third-party liability insurance. Then, with the original and photocopy of the purchaser's second-generation ID card, purchase invoice, vehicle purchase tax receipt, and original certificate of compulsory third-party liability insurance, one can proceed to the vehicle management office of the local Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Brigade to apply for license plates.
Last time I came across a situation where a fellow villager took his car driver's license and rode an unlicensed motorcycle out, only to be stopped by traffic police. Upon checking, they found his small Class C license didn't cover motorcycles at all - this is called 'driving beyond permitted vehicle type' which resulted in 12 points deducted and a 1500 yuan fine, not to mention the motorcycle being impounded. He complained a lot, but the rules are clear: riding such vehicles requires a motorcycle license like Class E. If the vehicle isn't licensed, the risks are even greater with no annual inspection or safety guarantees. Having driven for decades, I often see such foolish cases - some people try to save money by skipping licensing, only to have their license revoked and need to retake the theory test, which really isn't worth it. Everyone should pay attention to matching their license plates with their driver's license qualifications - safe driving is what matters most.
