How many points will be deducted for riding an unlicensed motorcycle with a driver's license?
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A person who possesses a driver's license but rides an unlicensed motorcycle will be penalized with a deduction of 12 points, a fine, and the confiscation of the vehicle. The vehicle can only be retrieved after the party provides the corresponding license plates, marks, 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': If a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a motor vehicle license plate, does not have an inspection qualification mark or insurance mark, or does not carry the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding license plates, marks, or complete the necessary procedures, and may impose penalties in accordance with Article 90 of this law. The motor vehicle shall be promptly returned after the party provides the corresponding license plates, marks, or completes the necessary procedures. Before applying for a license plate, one must carry the invoice, certificate of conformity, and personal ID to the State Taxation Bureau to pay the vehicle purchase surtax and to an insurance company to obtain compulsory third-party liability insurance for the motor vehicle. After that, with the original and photocopy of the purchaser's second-generation ID card, purchase invoice, vehicle purchase surtax, and original documents of the compulsory third-party liability insurance, one can proceed to the vehicle management office of the Traffic Police Brigade of the Public Security Bureau to apply for a license plate.
My brother-in-law got caught last month! He has a C1 license but rode an unlicensed old motorcycle to the market for convenience, and ended up with 9 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. The traffic police warned him that this involved two violations: driving a vehicle not covered by the license and riding an unlicensed vehicle. A special reminder to motorcycle friends: now motorcycles above 125cc must be licensed, and even 50cc mopeds need registration procedures. If you accumulate 12 points, you'll have to retake the theoretical test (Subject 1). What's more troublesome is the risk of vehicle impoundment—police will tow it away immediately if caught, and retrieving it requires not only completing the registration but also paying towing fees. My advice: if you want to ride a motorcycle, first upgrade to a D license, and remember to license the bike and buy insurance.
It depends on the type of driver's license and the nature of the vehicle. My neighbor Lao Zhang was fined for riding an unlicensed electric scooter with a C2 license, and 9 points were deducted at that time. However, for electric bicycles, it depends on local regulations. Some cities require registration but do not count as motor vehicle license points. The key dividing point is the vehicle speed—electric scooters exceeding 25km/h are considered motor vehicles. Motorcycles must have yellow license plates, and the rider must have a D or E license. Riding a motorcycle with a C1 license is considered a mismatch of permitted driving types, resulting in 9 points deducted and a fine starting from 500 yuan. A traffic police friend mentioned that during enforcement, they first check the vehicle's certification to determine if it qualifies as a motor vehicle, then verify the license compatibility.
