Motor Vehicle Identification Standards
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Motor vehicle types and classification standards: 1. Large passenger vehicles: Vehicle length greater than 6m or seating capacity greater than or equal to 20 people (including the driver). 2. Medium passenger vehicles: Vehicle length less than 6m, seating capacity greater than 9 people and less than 20 people. 3. Small passenger vehicles: Vehicle length less than 6m, seating capacity less than or equal to 9 people. 4. Mini passenger vehicles: Vehicle length less than or equal to 3.5m, total engine cylinder displacement less than or equal to 1 liter. 5. Heavy-duty trucks: Vehicle length greater than or equal to 6m, total mass greater than or equal to 12,000kg. 6. Medium-duty trucks: Vehicle length greater than or equal to 6m, total mass greater than or equal to 4,500kg and less than 12,000kg. 7. Light-duty trucks: Vehicle length less than 6m, total mass less than 4,500kg. 8. Mini trucks: Vehicle length less than or equal to 3.5m, total mass less than or equal to 1,800kg. 9. Standard motorcycles: Maximum design speed greater than 50km/h or total engine cylinder displacement greater than 50ml. 10. Light motorcycles: Maximum design speed less than or equal to 50km/h, total engine cylinder displacement less than or equal to 50ml.
I usually drive to work, and the classification of motor vehicles is really not simple. I remember when I registered my first car years ago, the staff explained that as long as the vehicle is engine-powered, such as an internal combustion engine or electric motor, with a designed speed exceeding 20 kilometers per hour or a weight over half a ton, it must be classified as a motor vehicle. In China, it also depends on whether it meets the standards of the Road Traffic Safety Law, including maximum displacement, number of seats, etc. Non-motor vehicles like electric bicycles have looser standards. This affects whether you can drive on highways, whether you need a driver's license and compulsory traffic insurance, and safety standards must also be met, such as the braking system. It's best to check these details before buying a car to avoid problems later. I've seen people mistakenly drive unlicensed vehicles and get fined, which is quite troublesome. Now that electric vehicles are booming, the standards have become stricter, so I remind everyone to pay more attention to the environmental aspects.
