What is the penalty for driving an unlicensed motorcycle?
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Driving an unlicensed motorcycle should result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan and detention for up to 15 days. Driving a motorcycle without a license not only disrupts road traffic order, such as speeding, running red lights, or not driving in the designated lane, but also affects the normal passage of other road users and the orderly development of road traffic management. Relevant information about license plates is as follows: 1. Introduction: License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration area, or other relevant information. 2. Function: License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles. Their main purpose is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs and to trace the vehicle's owner and registration details through the license plate.
I often commute by motorcycle and have seen many friends get caught for unlicensed driving. The police impound the bike on the spot, with fines typically starting from three to five hundred yuan, and can go up to two thousand in severe cases. After the bike is towed away, you have to pay to retrieve it, causing major delays. Worse, if an accident occurs, you’ll have to cover the compensation out of pocket due to lack of insurance, and you might even face points deducted from your license or a few days in detention. A neighbor of mine was fined eight hundred yuan last year for riding without a license, had his bike impounded for a month, and almost lost his job. That’s why I always advise people: get your license before hitting the road—saving a little money can lead to big trouble. Safety first—don’t gamble with your own or others’ safety. Think about all the vehicles on the road every day; riding without a license is like being a sitting duck.
