The Guangzhou Municipal Market Supervision Bureau released the third batch of typical cases of investigating and dealing with the illegal sale of illegally modified electric bicycles, and 12 car dealers were fined for illegal modifications, with a maximum fine of 20,000 yuan!
After a few days, a reporter from Guangshi visited some stores and found that illegal modifications still existed, and some shopkeepers even taught reporters to "punch cards" to avoid the investigation of the traffic police.
The electric bicycle store in Hualong, Panyu, was found by the market supervision department to install the bottom fender and reinstall the foot brace and sell it without authorization, and was fined 12,000 yuan.
When the reporter came to the store to consult, the owner was quite vigilant.
Owner: You're not shooting a video, are you?
The reporter noticed that this is a licensed sales point, but there are a large number of tires, rear seats and other accessories stacked in front of the electric bicycle inspection area in the store.
The reporter said that he wanted to find a model with a long battery life, and the owner bluntly said that the battery could be replaced.
Owner: If you want to run to the city, you can change the battery, and you can change the battery for 150 yuan.
The "Guangzhou Municipal Regulations on the Administration of Non-motor Vehicles and Motorcycles" clearly prohibits any unit or individual from producing and selling assembled, illegally added and modified non-motor vehicles and motorcycles.
▲ Notices posted in the store
However, on Baotang Road in Hualong Town, the modification was not concealed. This electric bike specialty store has more parts modified than a car. If you want to lift the speed limit, no problem.
Staff: It can decode and decode the speed, and the speed can run up to 60 km/h after solving. You can also add an integrated seat, which can be installed.
(Reporter: How much is it overly long?) ）
Staff: It can be about 10 centimeters long.
Reporter: What about replacing the battery?
Staff: Add 2,000 yuan for a large battery.
What should I do if I am checked by the traffic police? The shopkeeper said, rush directly!
Reporter: Will changing the cushion and the speed solution be checked by the traffic police?
Shopkeeper: It's nothing in the last few months, I can't chase you, I tell you to stop, you don't stop, just drive away, it's okay.
There is a lot of chaos on the road for electric bicycles
The "Safety Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycles" clearly states that the maximum design speed of electric bicycles cannot exceed 25 km/h. The reporter was driving at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour in the urban area, and there were constantly electric bicycles overtaking.
▲The speed of the electric bicycle is higher than 25 km/h, which is a violation!
Even if the speed is increased to 40 km/h, it is still overtaken by many electric bicycles.
▲The speed of the electric bicycle is higher than 40 km/h, surpassing the reporter!
Citizens
Those who drive electric bicycles want to drive faster to their destinations, and based on this concept, the speed of electric bicycles will be changed to be very fast.
Citizens
Supervision can not come, I personally feel that the number of electric bicycles is too much, although there are some bustling intersections to see the traffic police to catch, but can not stop, a stop directly run, the punishment is not in place, and the punishment is small.
The quantity is large, and it cannot be controlled, so it is more necessary to supervise from the source of production and sales. According to the regulations, the market supervision and administration department shall confiscate the illegally produced and sold non-motor vehicles that are illegally added or modified, and may also impose a fine of 2,000 yuan per illegal vehicle.
Relevant legal provisions
Article 19 of the Regulations on the Administration of Non-Motorized Vehicles and Motorcycles in Guangzhou:
It is forbidden for any unit or individual to engage in the following acts that affect traffic safety:
(1) Assembling non-motorized vehicles and motorcycles;
(2) Installing power units, canopies, seats, and other equipment or devices on non-motor vehicles and motorcycles;
(3) Altering the structure, structure, and characteristics of non-motorized vehicles and motorcycles, as well as technical data such as engine and motor power;
(4) Other acts of installation or modification that affect traffic safety. It is forbidden for any unit or individual to produce or sell assembled, illegally added or modified non-motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Common cases of illegal assembly and modification
◈ Tamper with the speed limit, the maximum speed limit of the new national standard electric bicycle is 25km/h, and the maximum speed can reach 60km/h after modification;
◈ The speed limiting device is removed and the pedal riding equipment is removed;
◈ Reserve the extended battery interface, set up the battery bracket peripherals, and install or replace the batteries that do not meet the regulations of the original car;
◈ Installation of umbrella frames, canopies and other external facilities will affect the handling and stability of electric vehicles;
◈ Unauthorized spraying or installation of signs, patterns, sirens, etc. similar to special vehicles, causing confusion and misunderstanding;
◈ Illegal modification of accessories, such as lengthening cushions, adding armrests, etc.
What are the dangers of illegal assembly
◈ Small modifications, the danger is difficult to control
Modifying an electric bike will cause the weight of the car to change, and the handling and braking will become less sensitive, especially when the speed limit is lifted, and the car is very easy to lose control when speeding, which is really very dangerous.
◈ Change the wiring and be careful of spontaneous combustion
Many modifications will change the circuit, if the small wire is subjected to a large current, the circuit will be unstable, prone to short circuit, which will cause spontaneous combustion.
◈ Modifying the battery is equivalent to "burying mines"
After the battery is modified, the terminal and wire may be damaged, and if the wire is randomly snapped and ignited, it is easy to ignite the hydrogen gas that collects inside the battery during charging and cause an explosion.
◈ The canopy shades the sun and also shades the view
Adding a canopy or parasol to the electric car will also block the view and increase the wind resistance of the car, which is easy to lose balance in windy weather, and may cause accidents if you are not careful.
The market supervision department reminds that if the electric bicycle is modified for speeding, once a traffic accident occurs, it may cause the driver to bear greater responsibility and face legal disputes and legal liabilities. The modified battery of the electric bicycle violates the insurance contract. In the event of an accident, it may not be possible to obtain compensation from the insurance company. All in all, when you buy an electric bike, you must choose a qualified electric bike. Refuse to illegally assemble and modify.
Editor: Ma Dongming
Editor-in-charge: Zhu Yue
Some sources: Beijing News, News Truth, Guangzhou Market Regulation, Beijing Market Regulation, Shenzhen Market Regulation