Will riding an electric vehicle illegally deduct points from a C1 license?
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Electric vehicle violations generally do not deduct points from a C1 license, depending on the specific traffic regulations violated. Penalties for non-motor vehicle violations: If the electric vehicle driven is not classified as a motor vehicle, penalties will only be imposed as per non-motor vehicle violations. Since non-motor vehicles do not require a driver's license, there is no concept of point deduction. Exceeding the standard for electric bicycles: If the electric vehicle driven exceeds the national standard for electric bicycles, it is classified as a motor vehicle. In such cases, points will be deducted from the C1 driver's license according to the scoring system for road safety violations. Regulations for electric vehicles: According to national technical standards for non-motor vehicles, the maximum speed of an electric vehicle must not exceed 20 km/h, the weight must not exceed 40 kg, and the battery voltage must not exceed 48V.
Whether riding an electric bike will deduct points from your C1 license depends on the type of your vehicle. I'm an office worker at a small company, usually driving to and from work. The C1 license is for the point-deduction system related to driving small cars. Simply put, if you violate traffic rules on a standard electric bike, which is not classified as a motor vehicle, you'll only face fines without point deductions. However, if your electric bike exceeds the standard—such as exceeding 25 km/h or lacking a license plate—it may be classified as a motor vehicle by traffic police. In this case, if you hold a C1 license and violate traffic rules, points may be deducted because, according to traffic laws, riding an over-standard electric bike is equivalent to driving a motor vehicle without a proper license or violating regulations. My neighbor was fined 200 yuan and had 2 points deducted last week for running a red light on an over-standard electric bike, all because his bike exceeded the speed limit. My advice is not to take chances; buying a compliant bike is the safest way to avoid affecting your license points. Road safety comes first, so remember to follow the rules even on an electric bike.
