Multiple electric wheelchairs raced at high speed on a Jixi national highway—prompting traffic police to warn of dangers and pledge enforcement.

Social Context

China’s Road Traffic Safety Law classifies electric wheelchairs as mobility aids—not motor vehicles—but prohibits operation on highways. Recent amendments empower local traffic bureaus to seize devices violating speed or route restrictions, especially in aging-population regions like Hebei.

Safety Tip

Use mobility devices only on sidewalks or designated slow-speed paths—never on highways or fast lanes—regardless of battery capability.