What to Do If a Motorcycle Cannot Be Licensed?
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If the invoice or certificate of conformity is lost and the motorcycle cannot be licensed, you need to negotiate with the dealer to reissue the documents. If the vehicle cannot be licensed due to an expired announcement, and the traffic management office cannot find the motorcycle information for licensing, you can claim compensation from the dealer. Below is additional information: 1. Regulations: According to Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," if a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a license plate, inspection mark, insurance mark, or carry the vehicle license or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain the vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding license, mark, or reissue the necessary procedures, and impose penalties. 2. Motorcycle Restrictions: Another situation is local motorcycle restrictions. Based on environmental protection and local traffic conditions, local public security traffic police may propose to the government or the People's Congress to restrict motorcycle access in urban areas, stop issuing motorcycle license plates, and prohibit motorcycles from entering the city. In such cases, you can sell the motorcycle to an unrestricted area.
I just researched this issue last month. The key is to identify exactly which step is causing the problem. The National IV emission standards have been in effect for several years now. If you're buying old inventory vehicles or second-hand parallel imports with unupgraded engine ECUs, they definitely won't pass inspection. Modified bikes are even more troublesome - I know a buddy who spent 30k modifying his Harley, but the DMV rejected it outright because the light angles didn't match the exhaust pipe certification documents. First, check your local motorcycle ban policies - since last year, many third-tier cities have expanded their restricted zones. If all else fails, you could register it in another province, but make sure the areas you frequently ride don't enforce restrictions on out-of-town bikes. Some places still allow purchasing through judicial auction channels, though that's largely a matter of luck.
