Fujian Province in China has unveiled new “Non-Motorized Vehicle Management Measures,” effective November 1, 2025, targeting bicycles, electric bikes, and similar vehicles to enhance road safety, streamline registration, and promote dedicated infrastructure. The regulations mandate registration for powered non-motorized vehicles like e-bikes, enforce strict production and sales standards for batteries, and require local governments to develop non-motorized lane networks and parking facilities. These rules align with national traffic laws while emphasizing sustainable urban mobility through better paths, greenways, and safety protocols for cyclists and delivery riders.

Background

The measures, promulgated by the Fujian Provincial Government on August 8, 2025 (Order No. 248), apply across the province’s administrative areas and build on China’s Road Traffic Safety Law and related ordinances. Non-motorized vehicles are defined as human- or animal-powered transport, plus qualifying electric bikes and disabled mobility aids with speed, weight, and size limits per national standards.

Key provisions include:

• Registration: E-bikes and similar vehicles must register within 30 days of purchase for plates and certificates; sales points are encouraged to handle this.
• Infrastructure: Cities must plan non-motorized networks, with new main roads, bridges, and tunnels requiring dedicated lanes, physical barriers where feasible, and colored pavements at intersections.
• Safety and Operations: Helmets mandatory for e-bike riders; age limits (12+ for bikes, 16+ for e-bikes); bans on modifications, overloading, or unsafe riding; delivery firms must train riders and provide helmets.
• Parking and Charging: Mandatory facilities in new buildings, bans on indoor charging in exits or elevators, and designated zones to prevent fire risks.
• Enforcement: Multi-agency roles, with market regulators overseeing production/sales and police handling traffic.

These steps address rising e-bike usage in delivery and commuting, aiming to reduce accidents amid Fujian’s urban growth.

Future Outlook

The regulations signal a push toward cycling-friendly cities, with requirements for bike greenways in parks and suburbs, public bike systems, and integrated transit hubs. By prioritizing “people-first” planning and source governance, Fujian could inspire other provinces to expand non-motorized infrastructure, fostering sustainable transport and cutting emissions. Challenges like enforcement in dense areas remain, but online registration and industry associations may streamline compliance, potentially boosting e-bike adoption while curbing unsafe models.

Sources

• Primary: Fujian Province Non-Motorized Vehicle Management Measures
• Policy Interpretation: Fujian Government Portal