Mopeds (Category "M"): Engine power up to 4 kW. Maximum speed - up to 50 km/h. Registration and OSAGO are not required.
Motorcycles (Category "A"): Engine power over 4 kW. Speed can significantly exceed 50 km/h. Registration with the traffic police, OSAGO policy, and driver's license are required.
These categories are regulated by legal acts, including Federal Law No. 196-FZ "On Road Traffic Safety" and Resolution No. 1097. The choice between a moped and a motorcycle determines the extent of legal obligations that must be followed.
Licenses for electric motorcycles
The type of driver's license depends on the power of your electric bike:
Up to 4 kW (Category "M"): Any open category of license is sufficient, except for a tractor driver's license.
From 4 to 11 kW (Category "A1"): The subcategory "A1" will be required, which is added to existing licenses.
Over 11 kW (Category "A"): Passing exams in a driving school is necessary.
If your bike falls into category "M", registration is not required. However, riding without a license carries a fine of 50 to 150 dollars.
Is it necessary to register an electric motorcycle?
Mandatory registration is required for models:
- With power over 4 kW.
- Capable of reaching speeds over 50 km/h.
- With a VIN number and the necessary documents.
Electric bikes with power from 0.25 to 4 kW are not subject to registration. Such models belong to category "M" and therefore do not require OSAGO and registration plates.
Numbers and OSAGO: in what cases are they needed?
- Numbers are mandatory for bikes with power over 4 kW or a maximum speed over 50 km/h.
- An OSAGO policy is required for all registered vehicles. For models up to 4 kW, it is not issued.
Age restrictions for driving
- 16 years - for mopeds and bikes up to 4 kW.
- 18 years - for motorcycles of category "A".
Fines for violations
- Without a license: 50–150 dollars.
- Without registration: 500–800 dollars.
- Without OSAGO: 5–10 dollars.
- Without a helmet: 10 dollars.
- Transferring control to a person without a license: 300 dollars.
Conclusion
Electric motorcycles are not only convenience but also responsibility.