Recently, Mr. Shen, a citizen, purchased a second-hand “Panasonic” electric power-assisted bicycle for his father on an online shopping platform. “When pedaling, it can provide assistance, which is very suitable for the elderly to exercise and travel daily.” However, Mr. Shen was confused as to how this car could be “legally on the road”: “Does it need to be registered? Does it need to be transferred? “To this end, he left a message on the Jiefang Daily·Shangguan News interactive message board for consultation.
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Q: Are electric power-assisted bicycles included in the category of electric bicycles? Do I need to obtain a non-motor vehicle license plate?
Answer: According to the national standard “Electric Bicycle Safety Technical Specifications” (GB17761-2018), the definition of electric bicycles is: using on-board batteries as auxiliary energy, having the ability to pedal, and realizing electric assist or/and electric drive functions two wheeled bicycle. The “Shanghai Non-Motor Vehicle Safety Management Regulations” stipulates that electric bicycles, motorized (electric) wheelchairs for disabled people, and human-powered tricycles can be driven on the road after being registered with the traffic management department of the municipal public security organ.
Therefore, electric power-assisted bicycles belong to the category of electric bicycles and must obtain a non-motor vehicle license plate issued by the traffic management department of the municipal public security organ before they can be used on the road. It is recommended that citizens purchase vehicles from regular sales manufacturers to ensure that the vehicle meets national standards, has passed Compulsory Product Certification (CCC), and has obtained the required voucher materials for licensing. There are no irregularities such as assembly, installation, modification, etc., so as not to affect normal registration and licensing.
Q: What channels can owners of electric bicycles use to complete the licensing business? What materials need to be prepared?
Answer: The registration (licensing) of electric bicycles in this city has been implemented throughout the city and has been included in the municipal government’s “one-stop service” smart and easy-to-handle service project. Before registering an electric bicycle, citizens can make business reservations and pre-fill registration information through the “One-on-one” platform (the “SuiShenban” mini program in WeChat, Alipay or the “SuiShenban” mobile APP), search and enter “non- “Motor Vehicle Registration (Electric Bicycle)” to go to the main business page, and complete the pre-filling and reservation in “Services” in one stop.
In order to promote the implementation of public security traffic management measures related to the convenience and benefit of the people by “nearby, convenient and standardized services”, the city has set up 95 electric bicycle registration points in 16 districts of the city. Citizens can choose the nearest business processing outlet and make an appointment. Bring the relevant vehicle and the original documents required for registration, and go to the reserved registration point according to the scheduled time period to get the license plate.
The following materials should be submitted when applying for vehicle registration: (1) Identity certificate; (2) Non-motor vehicle sales invoice that complies with national financial regulations; (3) Non-motor vehicle factory qualification certificate; (4) Electric bicycles that have passed 3C certification It is proved that after the vehicle passes the on-site inspection, the traffic management department of the municipal public security organ will issue the non-motor vehicle license plate on the spot.
Question: If the electric bicycle is second-hand, does it need to be transferred? How should the transfer procedures be completed?
Answer: If the electric bicycle has been registered in this city and the ownership of the vehicle is transferred, the non-motor vehicle transferee (passing party) should apply for transfer registration to the traffic management department of the district public security organ (no appointment is required for this business). When handling this business, the transferee shall hand over the vehicle for inspection and submit proof of identity and certificates such as the transferor’s and transferee’s identity certificates.
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