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Shanghai Cracks Down on E-Bike Violations with AI Surveillance

District Enforces 15 km/h E-Bike Speed Limit with ¥50 Fine

Shanghai has recently intensified enforcement on electric bicycle (e-bike) traffic violations. Several netizens have reported being fined after electronic surveillance systems captured their e-bikes exceeding speeds of 50 km/h.

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To support the implementation of new e-bike regulations, Shanghai has taken the lead in upgrading traffic management. The city's traffic police have launched a pilot program using AI-powered "electronic police" to monitor 12 types of e-bike violations, including speeding, running red lights, riding against traffic, and using motor vehicle lanes. These systems operate 24/7 in key districts.

According to Article 58 of China's Road Traffic Safety Law, the maximum speed for e-bikes and motorized wheelchairs on non-motorized lanes is 15 km/h. Offenders face fines ranging from 5 to 50 yuan, and refusal to pay can result in the vehicle being impounded.

Starting September 4, Jinshan District will implement e-police speed capture, with a 50 yuan fine for speeds over 15 km/h.

With over 10 million registered e-bikes and 25 million daily rides, Shanghai is deploying AI systems that match license plates to rider characteristics. The AI-powered "electronic police + real-time alert" system can capture violations within 10 seconds in pilot areas like Xuhui and Jing'an.

Offenses are reviewed and penalties sent via the "上海交警" app and SMS. Major violations such as running red lights incur a 50 yuan fine and are recorded in the offender's traffic credit file.

Authorities emphasize that speeding on e-bikes can lead to imbalance and severe accidents.

Citizens are reminded to travel safely and obey traffic laws. However, some express concerns that the 15 km/h limit may cause congestion, suggesting a higher cap may be more practical.

Additionally, except for specific times and tunnels, e-bikes are banned from all cross-river tunnels in Shanghai. The upper deck of the Fuxing East Road Tunnel is the only exception, allowing limited-time non-motorized passage.

Looking ahead, the new national e-bike safety standard (GB 17761—2024) will take effect on September 1, 2025. It sets a maximum design speed of 25 km/h and requires automatic power cutoff beyond that speed. The regulation also limits the total mass of plastic parts to 5.5% of the bike's weight and includes anti-tampering measures for batteries, controllers, and speed limiters.

E-bikes produced under old standards can be sold until November 30, 2025, providing a 3-month grace period before the new regulation becomes mandatory on December 1, 2025.

Source: 上观新闻