How to "get on the road in compliance"? , after purchasing second-hand electric power-assisted bicycles online
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.
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", an electric bicycle is defined as a two-wheeled bicycle that uses a vehicle battery as an auxiliary energy source, has the ability to pedal, and can realize electric assist or/and electric drive functions. The "Shanghai Non-motor Vehicle Safety Management Regulations" stipulates that electric bicycles, motorized wheelchairs for disabled people, and human-powered tricycles can be driven on the road after being registered with the traffic management department of the city's 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, and obtained the required voucher materials for licensing. There are no irregularities such as assembly, addition, 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 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 service project. Before registering an electric bicycle, citizens can make business reservations and pre-fill in registration information through the "One-stop Service" platform, search and enter "non-motor vehicle registration" to go to the main business page, and complete the pre-registration in one stop in "Processing Services" Fill out the form and make an appointment.
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: proof of identity; non-motor vehicle sales invoice that complies with national financial regulations; non-motor vehicle factory qualification certificate; proof that the electric bicycle has passed 3C certification. After the vehicle passes on-site inspection, the city’s public security agency The traffic management department will issue non-motor vehicle license plates 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 transferee of the non-motor vehicle should apply to the traffic management department of the district public security organ for transfer registration. When handling this business, the transferee shall hand over the vehicle for inspection and submit proof of identity and other certificates of the transferor and transferee.
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