What are the new regulations for electric motorcycle license plates in Xi'an?
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Xi'an electric mopeds and electric motorcycles cannot apply for electric bicycle license plates. The 'Shaanxi Public Security Traffic Police Electric Bicycle Management Platform' only processes non-compliant electric bicycle license plates. If the vehicle invoice, certificate of conformity, or the body of the vehicle clearly indicates that it is an electric moped or electric motorcycle, do not apply for an electric bicycle license plate. Otherwise, the backend will not be able to approve it. To determine whether your vehicle is a motorcycle, you can check the vehicle purchase invoice or the vehicle certificate of conformity. Below is additional information: Requirements: The requirements for electric bicycles are a maximum speed not exceeding 25 km/h, a total weight including the battery of 55 kg, a motor power below 400W, must have human-powered assistance, and must be equipped with pedals. Regulations: The distance between the front and rear wheel centers must not exceed 1.25m, the body width must not exceed 0.45m, and no modifications are allowed. Vehicles that meet these standards are managed as non-motorized vehicles, while those exceeding these standards are classified as electric motorcycles and managed as motor vehicles.
I've been riding an electric motorcycle in Xi'an for over a year. The new regulation requires that starting from 2023, all electric motorcycles with a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour must be registered and managed as motor vehicles. After purchasing a new bike, I took my ID card, purchase invoice, and vehicle certification to the vehicle management office to complete the procedures, and also paid over 80 yuan for compulsory traffic insurance. The entire process took half a day and cost just over 120 yuan. Now, traffic police are enforcing strict checks—riding without a license plate can result in a fine of 200 to 500 yuan, and the vehicle may even be impounded. This regulation aims to reduce traffic accidents, as there have been too many issues with modified vehicles in the past. I recommend completing the registration within 15 days after purchasing a bike, rather than waiting until you're fined. Once registered, riding becomes more worry-free, and in case of any scrapes, there's insurance to fall back on—safe and hassle-free.