What are the penalties for riding a motorcycle without a vehicle license?
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Riding a motorcycle without a vehicle license but with a driver's license will result in a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. According to Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": If a motor vehicle driver violates the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic regulations, they shall be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. If there are other provisions in this law, the penalties shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions. Below is an introduction to the driver's license: 1. Introduction to the driver's license: The driver's license is the abbreviated form of the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a "driving license." According to the law, it is a certificate that motor vehicle drivers need to apply for. 2. The driver's license is a "license": Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills. Without these skills, driving a motor vehicle recklessly may lead to traffic accidents. Drivers without a license are not allowed to drive on the road. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document that permits them to drive vehicles on the road is the "driver's license." This indicates that the driver's license is a "license." 3. Definition of the driver's license: Internationally, the driver's license is defined as: "A document issued by the competent authority permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, the driver's license is defined as: "The motor vehicle driver's license refers to the legal certificate issued by the administrative department after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered the knowledge of traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the examination, permitting them to drive a certain type of motor vehicle."
Last week I witnessed traffic police handling such a situation firsthand. A motorcyclist was stopped without carrying the vehicle license, and the bike was immediately impounded with a 50-yuan fine. The worst part was getting 1 point deducted from the driving license. If you genuinely don't have the vehicle license, it's even more troublesome - you'll need to prove the vehicle ownership and might face a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. My neighbor once forgot his license and had to rush home under the scorching sun to retrieve it, only to still get fined. The traffic police explained that the vehicle license serves as the ID card for your motorcycle - not carrying it is illegal, and the vehicle will be impounded if caught. I recommend keeping a photocopy in the under-seat storage or having your pillion passenger carry it for emergencies. It's definitely better than having your bike impounded.
I've seen the miserable situation where a young rider forgot to bring their vehicle license and got caught. Not only was the motorcycle impounded on the spot, but the worst part was the penalty points! Now both motorcycle and car license points are combined, with only 12 points in total. Losing 1 point might not seem much, but if you mess up again, you could easily end up having to retake the test. The penalty for not having a vehicle license at all is even harsher, with fines up to 2,000 yuan. I've heard of cases where vehicles with unclear origins were directly treated as stolen. The risk really isn't worth it. My advice is to buy a waterproof document holder and attach it to your bike keys - carrying it with you is the safest bet.
