What Kind of Vehicle is a Motor Vehicle?
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Motor vehicles are wheeled vehicles powered or towed by a power device, used for transporting passengers or goods on roads, as well as for performing specialized engineering operations. Motor vehicles can be broadly categorized into large automobiles, small automobiles, specialized vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, trams, trolleybuses, battery-powered vehicles, three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, four-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles, three-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles, large steering wheel tractors, small steering wheel tractors, walking tractors, wheeled self-propelled specialized machinery, full trailers, and semi-trailers. The traffic management departments of public security authorities conduct regular reviews of motor vehicle driving licenses in accordance with laws and administrative regulations. For violations of road traffic safety laws and regulations by motor vehicle drivers, the traffic management departments of public security authorities implement a cumulative demerit point system in addition to imposing administrative penalties as prescribed by law. Before driving a motor vehicle on the road, the driver should carefully inspect the vehicle's safety and technical performance. It is prohibited to drive a motor vehicle with incomplete safety facilities or components that do not meet technical standards, which may pose safety hazards. Motor vehicle drivers must comply with the provisions of road traffic safety laws and regulations, driving safely and courteously in accordance with operational norms.
I think motor vehicles are those powered by engines, capable of moving on their own without relying on human or animal power. Common examples include cars, SUVs, trucks, and motorcycles, all of which fall under the category of motor vehicles. They must have license plates to operate on roads, and drivers must hold a valid driver's license to legally drive them. Vehicles like electric bicycles, which are slow and equipped with pedals, were not considered motor vehicles in the past. However, under the new national standards, electric bicycles with speeds exceeding 25km/h are now classified and managed as motor vehicles. Simply put, it boils down to three key points: whether it has an internal combustion engine or a high-power motor, whether it requires a license plate, and whether a driver's qualification certificate is needed.
