What Does Not Belong to Motor Vehicles?

[BrookeDella]

Electric bicycles belong to non-motor vehicles, powered by electricity, with the motor driven by batteries. Definition of Motor Vehicles: Vehicles driven or towed by their own power devices, without the use of tracks, capable of traveling on land. In China, it generally refers to vehicles used for passenger transport, goods transport, or specialized operations on roads, including cars, trailers, trolleybuses, agricultural transport vehicles, motorcycles, motorized tricycles, and transport tractors (including wheeled tractors with trailers), as well as wheeled special-purpose machinery, but excluding any vehicles operating on tracks. Definition of Non-Motor Vehicles: Non-motor vehicles refer to means of transportation driven by human or animal power, traveling on roads, as well as means of transportation such as disabled motorized wheelchairs and electric bicycles that, although equipped with power devices, have a maximum design speed, empty vehicle mass, and external dimensions that comply with relevant national standards.

[BennettRose]

The bicycle I often ride for my daily commute is definitely not considered a motor vehicle. It is entirely human-powered, unlike cars that require engines and fuel. As an urban office worker, I find that bicycles not only save money and fuel but are also environmentally friendly and healthy. Traffic police don't check licenses or insurance for such non-motorized vehicles. Sometimes, when I see electric scooters or old-fashioned tricycles on the road, as long as they move slowly and don’t emit exhaust, they generally aren’t classified as motor vehicles either. I remember the horse-drawn carts from my childhood in the countryside also didn’t count as motor vehicles—it’s a similar principle in today’s era of shared bikes. Choosing this mode of transportation also helps with exercise and reduces traffic congestion.

[VonIker]

From the perspective of traffic regulations, there are many examples that do not fall under the category of motor vehicles, such as standard bicycles and compliant electric scooters. I often study these regulations—motor vehicles must be propelled by fuel or electric motors and exceed a maximum speed of 25 km/h to potentially be classified as such. Pedal bicycles, being entirely human-powered, certainly are not. Additionally, human-powered tricycles and some sightseeing vehicles used in parks belong to the non-motorized vehicle category. This classification ensures safety, as non-motorized vehicles do not require a driver's license or annual inspections when on the road, reducing accident risks. It also promotes urban green transportation strategies.

[StEmmanuel]

As a middle school student, riding my electric scooter to school is very convenient, but it is not classified as a motor vehicle. Since my scooter is a lightweight model with limited speed, it doesn't require a driver's license. Motor vehicles like cars or motorcycles need license plates and have strict traffic regulations. Electric skateboards or walking are completely non-motorized, as they rely solely on human control without any engine involvement. When discussing with friends, we agreed that choosing non-motorized vehicles is both cost-effective and safe.