Disabled vehicles belong to motor vehicles, not non-motor vehicles.
First of all, it is necessary to define the disabled car. Special vehicles for the disabled refer to vehicles specially designed for the disabled, usually including three-wheeled and four-wheeled electric vehicles, which are designed at a low speed to meet the special needs of the disabled. These vehicles are generally driven by disabled people and used for daily travel and transportation.
According to the current road traffic safety regulations in China, disabled vehicles are classified as motor vehicles, not motor vehicles. This is because disabled vehicles are similar to motor vehicles in structure and performance, such as using engines as power sources, rather than relying on manpower or other non-mechanical means to drive. In addition, disabled vehicles also need to comply with the relevant traffic rules and safety standards of motor vehicles. For example, drivers need to hold corresponding driver's licenses, and vehicles need to comply with road speed limits and traffic signals.
A special vehicle for the disabled refers to a vehicle specially designed for people with lower limbs disabilities. It is usually transformed from a bicycle or an electric car, and is equipped with a special pedal device and a manual device, so that people with lower limbs can operate by themselves. The main feature of a disabled vehicle is that it has the structure and performance of a motor vehicle, and it can run on the road like an ordinary vehicle.
The relevant safety regulations for disabled vehicles are as follows:
1. The type and size of special vehicles for the disabled must meet the national standards. For example, the seat height, seat cushion width and seat cushion depth of disabled vehicles must comply with the regulations. In addition, disabled cars must have proper handlebars, pedals and seat belts to ensure riding safety.
2. Disabled vehicles must undergo regular safety inspections. Safety inspection includes checking the braking system, steering system, lighting system and tires of the vehicle to ensure that they are in good working condition.
3. Disabled vehicle drivers must have certain driving skills and safety awareness. Drivers should receive relevant training and study to know how to operate disabled vehicles correctly and how to drive safely under different road conditions and weather conditions.
4. When the disabled car is driving on the road, it must abide by the traffic rules and signal lights. Drivers should drive at the prescribed speed to avoid speeding or running red lights.
5. Disabled vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area. There should be obvious signs and markings in the parking area to ensure the parking safety of disabled vehicles and not cause obstacles to other vehicles.
6. When using the disabled car, we should pay attention to avoid excessive fatigue and excessive use. Drivers should arrange the time and route reasonably to avoid long-term continuous driving or excessive physical exertion.
7. In an emergency, the driver should know how to operate and use the emergency braking system or other safety equipment of the vehicle correctly. To sum up, disabled cars belong to the category of motor vehicles, not non-motor vehicles. This is based on the comprehensive consideration of their design, structure, driving mode and many other factors. The use and management of disabled vehicles shall comply with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations on road traffic safety.
Legal basis:
Article 119 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: The meaning of the following terms in this law: "Motor vehicle" refers to a wheeled vehicle driven or towed by a power plant, which runs on the road for people to ride or transport goods and carry out special engineering operations. "Non-motor vehicles" refer to vehicles driven by human or animal power and running on roads, as well as disabled motorized wheelchairs, electric bicycles and other vehicles driven by power devices but designed with maximum speed, empty weight and overall dimensions in line with relevant national standards.