What are the penalties for riding a scooter without a license?

[Elizabeth]

Riding a scooter without a license will result in a certain fine and detention for up to 15 days. Here is additional information: 1. Penalties for driving without a license under traffic regulations: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, or when the driver's license has been revoked or temporarily suspended, will result in a certain fine and may also lead to detention for up to 15 days. If the driver does not carry the motor vehicle driver's license, regardless of whether the driver violates any traffic laws during the journey, they are not allowed to continue driving the vehicle. The traffic management department of the public security authority shall impound the motor vehicle and notify the driver to provide the driver's license. 2. Driving a motor vehicle according to the permitted vehicle type specified on the driver's license: When driving a motor vehicle, the driver must carry the motor vehicle driver's license. No unit or individual other than the traffic management department of the public security authority may confiscate or retain the motor vehicle driver's license.

[VonCameron]

I've seen many people riding scooters without a license, and they all regretted it later. The minimum fine for driving without a license is 200 yuan, and the maximum can be as high as 2,000 yuan. The key point is that the police may also detain you for 15 days and impound your vehicle on the spot. The penalties are so strict mainly because those without a license don’t understand traffic rules, and driving too fast can easily lead to accidents or rollovers. If an accident happens, you’ll bear full responsibility, paying a hefty compensation and even dragging your family into trouble. This will also leave a black mark in the public security system, affecting your future attempts to get a driver’s license or find a job, and even making insurance much more expensive. So why not just spend a few days in driving school, get an E-class license? Spend a few hundred yuan to learn safety rules, ride with peace of mind, and avoid painful fines. Protect yourself and take responsibility for others—don’t be lazy.

[CarterLee]

I remember a couple of years ago, a friend of mine rode a small scooter without a license and got stopped by traffic police at an intersection. He was fined 1,500 yuan on the spot, detained for two days, and his motorcycle was impounded for a week. Retrieving it cost him a bunch of fees. Afterward, he often said: the experience of being locked up in a small dark room was truly awful, and with the fine, the loss was nearly 2,000 yuan. What's worse, the risk of accidents while driving without a license is high. If you hit a pedestrian, you could end up paying with your life or even go to jail. After that incident, he immediately went to get his driver's license. I advise everyone to learn from this lesson—scooters are also considered motor vehicles. The penalties for driving without a license are severe, and getting a license only takes a few days. Don't lose big for small gains.

[EmmaDella]

Buddy, don't try to be smart by riding a scooter without a license. Getting caught once means a minimum fine of 200 yuan, up to 2000 yuan, and even 15 days in jail. Having your vehicle impounded is a huge hassle, and the process of paying fines and retrieving it is both costly and time-consuming. The main issue is that without proper skills, you're very likely to fall or hit someone, and you'll be 100% responsible. If you want to ride, do it the right way—spend some time getting an E-class license at a driving school. It's simple, just a few hundred yuan and a few days of training. Safety first, so you don't end up paying a heavy price for getting caught.

[DeHector]

In my opinion, riding a pedal motorcycle without a license is absolutely unacceptable. The penalties typically range from a fine of 200 to 2000 yuan, up to 15 days of detention, and confiscation of the vehicle. This is not a trivial matter but a major issue concerning life safety. No license means you lack proper training, have poor sensitivity to road conditions, and are prone to accidents at high speeds, endangering innocent pedestrians and burdening your own family. The penalties aim to prevent disasters, and getting caught also affects your personal records, making future driving lessons or job applications difficult. I strongly recommend stopping unlicensed riding immediately, enrolling in a driving school to learn properly and obtain a license—it's affordable and brings peace of mind.