Do I need to register a scooter with an engine capacity of up to 50cc?

When buying a scooter, you need to know what documents you should have for it, so that later, during operation, unnecessary problems do not arise.

First of all, you should always have a document confirming the ownership of the vehicle, even if it is a moped or scooter that is not subject to registration. If you buy a vehicle in a store, warehouse or wholesale center for further trade or for yourself, then between you and The legal entity with whom the transaction is being made must draw up a vehicle purchase and sale agreement. Chapter 9 “Transactions” of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation regulates the purchase and sale process. The contract specifies the date you purchased the product, its technical characteristics, brand, cost, responsibilities and details of the parties. If the purchase is made in a store, the buyer is also given a receipt and a warranty card for the product.

When buying a scooter from a private person, it is not necessary to draw up a written contract, but in order to protect yourself from fraud, it is still better to have some kind of documentary evidence that you bought it.

What motorcycles need to be registered?

Before considering the rules for registering STS, it is worth understanding which motorcycles are registered. Motor vehicles with a power of more than 50 horsepower are subject to registration. Please note that it is necessary to register a scooter or moped with the traffic police if the engine volume is more than 50 cm3 and the vehicle speed is more than 50 km/h.

Sports motor vehicles do not require registration. This is a two- or four-stroke motocross motorcycle and a pit bike. Traveling in such vehicles around the city is prohibited due to a design feature that does not meet safety standards. The exception is certain models of motocross bikes, Enduro and Supermoto, which are allowed to be ridden on city roads. They must be registered and receive numbers.

How is this regulated in the new edition of the traffic rules?

Starting from January 2022, the status of mopeds, which include scooters, has been completely determined. Current legislation equates scooters to mopeds, which means that from this year they are subject to mandatory registration, but under certain conditions, which we will consider further.

In accordance with Part 2 of the Russian Traffic Rules:

2.1. The driver of a motor vehicle is obliged to:

2.1.1. Carry with you and, at the request of police officers, hand over to them for verification:

– registration documents for this vehicle ( except for mopeds ), and if there is a trailer – also for the trailer ( except for trailers for mopeds ).

In accordance with paragraph 1.2 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations:

“Moped” is a two- or three-wheeled mechanical vehicle , the maximum design speed of which does not exceed 50 km/h , having an internal combustion engine with a displacement not exceeding 50 cubic meters. cm, or an electric motor with a rated maximum power in continuous load mode of more than 0.25 kW and less than 4 kW. Quadricycles with similar technical characteristics are considered equal to mopeds.

Attention! According to current regulations, registration of a moped (scooter) with a volume of up to 50 cc. No traffic police required!

Also, mopeds equipped with an electric motor with a minimum power not exceeding 0.25-4 kW, which equates to a volume of fifty cubic centimeters, also fall under this category. Moreover, even bicycles with mounted motors are also required to register if their characteristics exceed the permissible limits.

Attention! To drive scooters with an engine capacity of up to 50 cm3, you need a category “M” driver’s license.

It is worth noting the fact that for drivers who already have a “B” series driving category, they can safely use a scooter, since they do not need to pass exams to open the “M” category for driving. This can be done starting from the age of 16, since the State Traffic Inspectorate annually recorded traffic accidents involving minor drivers of low-power scooters. It was this fact that became the key to changing the age limit.

Motorcycle registration steps

The procedure is performed in several stages. It may take one or two hours or last the whole day.

Sequencing:

1. Make an appointment (take a ticket from the traffic police department or submit an application through State Services)
2. Submitting an application to register a motorcycle
3. Payment of state fees
4. Motor vehicle inspection by inspector
5. Obtaining license plates and STS

Inspection of motor vehicles by an inspector is carried out at a special department site and takes about 15-20 minutes. The specialist examines the VIN and checks it with the title. The general technical condition is also checked. After verification, information about the motor vehicle and the owner is entered into the database.

To register a motorcycle after purchase, prepare the following documents in advance:

• statement
• owner's passport
• PTS
• OSAGO (it is recommended to print the electronic policy)
• STS (if the vehicle is used)
• contract of sale
• receipt received after payment of fees
• certified power of attorney (if an authorized person applies to the traffic police)

This is a standard list of documents. Additionally, they may require transit numbers and a customs declaration if the motor vehicle was purchased outside of Russia.

Scooter from abroad

Quite often they buy small scooters abroad because, as a rule, they cost less there and are almost always in better condition. However, all this is suitable for comparison if a person purchases a used moped. If it is new, its condition will naturally be different from a used one.

When purchasing abroad, a special document is issued, which confirms the fact that the moped was imported into the country legally. Do not forget that the customs clearance documents must be issued to the owner of the scooter.

After this, you can go to register the vehicle at the traffic police. There, after the entire procedure, a technical ticket is issued and numbers are issued, which are attached to the back. A technical pass is a document that a driver must always have when driving on the road.

To summarize, it should be said that from 2022, in accordance with the law, scooters are treated as motor vehicles (even small ones), which means that they are registered with the traffic police. This is possible both with the presence of all documents and with their absence. It is worth noting that in the second case the procedure is much longer and more complicated. You should also remember that, in accordance with changes in Russian legislation, you can drive a moped from the age of 16.

How much does it cost to register a motorcycle in Moscow?

To register a new or used motorcycle, the owner must pay a fixed state fee. The following are the current government fees in 2022:

• STS – 500 rubles
• license plate – 1500 rubles
• recording the owner’s data in the PTS – 350 rubles
• issuance or registration of a duplicate PTS – 800 rubles

To pay the state fee, you should contact the bank, use a payment terminal, or pay it online through State Services after submitting an electronic application.

Responsibility for driving an electric motorcycle without a license

E-bike drivers bear the same responsibilities as when driving a regular motorcycle without a driver's license. This is one of the most serious violations of traffic rules, and according to the law, in addition to a fine, the vehicle is detained and removed from driving. If you risk driving without a license, you won’t be able to get away with just a fine; a set of measures will be applied to you:

• The fine for the first violation will range from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles at the discretion of the traffic police officer. If you are caught again, the amount will increase to 30,000 rubles.

• The electric motorcycle will be sent to the impound lot. The “iron horse” can only be given to a person with a license and valid insurance. As a result, you will incur double expenses.
• Revocation of a driver's license in absentia may discourage you from driving again. Let us remind you: the fine for a repeated violation is already 30,000 rubles, and the term of punishment can be increased by a court decision.

If you haven't gone to a driving school, you might want to start with low-power electric motorcycles that don't require documents.

Of course, sometimes the driver of such a vehicle can be lucky (an example is in the video below), but this is rather an exception to the rule: both stationary and mobile traffic police posts, as well as motorcycle battalion officers, are quite successful in stopping violators.

What fine will I have to pay for not registering my motorcycle?

After the owner has bought a motorcycle, he must register it within 10 days. The deadline has been approved by the state; for violating it, the owner will be fined 1,500 rubles. Please note that 10 days are allotted for submitting an application to the State Traffic Inspectorate; the STS may be received later. For example, if documents are submitted on the State Services website on the 10th day after the conclusion of the DCT, and the procedure is completed on the 11th day or later, the owner will not be fined.

If a driver is stopped driving an unregistered vehicle, he will be fined 5,000 rubles, and the motorcycle will be sent to the impound lot.

Cost of obtaining rights

• Registration of a medical report costs 2000–3500 thousand rubles. Depends on the medical institution;
• State The fee for issuing a license is 2 thousand rubles;
• Tuition from 6 thousand to 11,700. Depending on the region where the driving school is located.

The final cost of obtaining rights is on average about 13 thousand rubles. The price varies depending on the chosen medical institution, driving school and region of residence.

If the scooter has an engine capacity of less than 50 cm3, then registration with the traffic police is not required.

If the engine volume exceeds 50 cm3, the following is required:

1. Register the scooter with the traffic police;

2. Opening of “A” category;

3. Have an agreement to purchase a scooter.

How to register a motorcycle without documents with the traffic police?

If the owner does not have documents for the motorcycle, registration will take longer. For example, if you lose your vehicle’s passport, you will have to get a duplicate of it, confirming the ownership of the vehicle document. If there is no agreement confirming ownership, the case is referred to the court.

Lack of documents is a common problem among owners of self-assembled motor vehicles. To register such a motorcycle with the traffic police, the owner must first visit US, submit an application, two photos, a copy of his civil passport, and pay a fee for assigning a VIN. After checking the transport, the motor vehicle is assigned an identification number and issued a corresponding certificate.

The next step is to issue a certificate confirming the safety of the vehicle design. To do this, you need to obtain services from an accredited laboratory that has the right to issue SBCTS. To contact the laboratory you will need:

• statement
• passport
• certificate confirming receipt of VIN
• technical description of the vehicle (dimensions, total and curb weight, power and engine size, others)

After successful tests, the laboratory issues an SBCTS. The service is paid.

Having received the certificate, the owner must order a manufacturer's plate for the vehicle. It indicates the VIN, the name of the manufacturer, the maximum permissible weight, according to the technical characteristics of the vehicle, the maximum weight on each axle of the vehicle. Before visiting the MREO, insurance is taken out for transport. Only after this the home-made motorcycle is registered in the standard manner; the application is submitted to the traffic police or through the State Services.

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Required documents to ride a small scooter

It should be remembered that not only the registration of a 50 cc scooter. in the traffic police is the only and necessary one. To travel on a scooter, the following documents are required:

1. They undergo a state technical inspection and receive a coupon that certifies the passage.
2. MTPL insurance (on a voluntary basis, but in some cases it is indispensable).
3. Register with the traffic police.
4. Availability of a medical certificate that authorizes the use and operation of this vehicle.
5. Actually, a license (driver’s license), without which driving is illegal (categories M, A, A1).

In order to obtain a medical certificate to drive a vehicle (in this case, a small scooter), they undergo a specialized medical examination at a clinic or at a driving school, if a driver’s automobile commission works there. The best option is a clinic, but if a person receives a driver’s license at a driving school, then it is better to register everything there right away. In order to undergo a medical examination, you must have a medical card, passport and military ID for men. Women are also required to undergo an examination by a gynecologist.

You can get a license after successfully passing a driving test and a traffic rules test at the State Traffic Inspectorate. However, if a person already had an open driving category (for example, “B”), he does not need to hand over everything. The process will only consist of waiting for them to be processed.

The exam for obtaining the appropriate driving category consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. If an attempt to pass any part is unsuccessful, the person is sent for a retake. It can happen no earlier than a week from the date of the last delivery. A total of 3 attempts are allowed for a retake. If they were unsuccessful, then the next test is scheduled at least 30 days later.

Terms of service provision

Do I need to register a moped with the State Traffic Inspectorate? Yes, but not always. Often this process can be avoided. Is the vehicle subject to mandatory registration? When will such a service be provided?

If you contact the State Traffic Inspectorate directly, your car or other vehicle will be registered within an hour. If you use mediation services, the procedure may take several weeks.

Important: submitting applications for vehicle registration through the multifunctional center will lead to an extension of the waiting period for registration certificates for movable property.

Punishment

The law does not make concessions for lovers of two-wheeled vehicles - therefore, the fine for riding a motorcycle without a license is equal to what car drivers pay. The inspector has the right to issue you a receipt in the amount of 5–15 thousand rubles, and he will send the vehicle to the impound area. To this fine you will have to add the cost of tow truck and impound lot services. If the motorcycle is dear to you, you need to pick it up as quickly as possible, since the amount of your expenses will increase every day.

For those who simply forgot their license at home and have a lot of free time, it is better to call relatives and ask them to bring the document to the right place. Having seen the document, the inspector must let you go, after having read a lecture about careful treatment of documents and the norms established by the Rules. If a driver, in addition to his license, has forgotten his registration certificate, he may be fined 500 rubles. You will have to pay the same amount if you do not have insurance, and the traffic police officer does not have the right to detain you or take the motorcycle to the impound lot.

After deprivation of your license for a serious offense, you should not tempt fate and risk being caught by a traffic police patrol. The punishment will be very severe - you will have to pay 30 thousand rubles and part with the motorcycle, which will be sent to the impound area. Moreover, you will be very lucky if the matter is limited to this - if the judge finds aggravating circumstances in your behavior, you will face administrative arrest and even 100-200 hours of community service.

The worst situation is for people who get caught for “drinking”, having been deprived of their rights for any offense in the past. The amount of the fine reaches 200–300 thousand rubles, and it will not be possible to return the certificate for the next 3 years. If the at-fault driver cannot pay such a large amount, judges often change the punishment, assigning community service or forced labor. A person may also be deprived of 50–70% of their basic income that is not related to social benefits. If the motorcycle driver is violated again, he will face a prison sentence of 2 years.

It is worth understanding that punishment for “drunkenness” cannot be avoided if the protocol is properly completed by the traffic police officer. When caught without a license, many motorcyclists refuse a medical examination or drink alcohol in the presence of an inspector. These actions are equivalent to driving a motorcycle while intoxicated. They lead to a large fine and the motorcycle being sent to the impound lot.