Regarding the issuance of license plates for specified small motorized bicycles

Due to the revision of the Road Traffic Law from July 1, 2020, traffic rules for specified small motorized bicycles (e.g. electric kickboards) will be changed. As a result, it has become possible to issue signs (license plates) that fit within the width of the vehicle.
Owners of vehicles that meet all certain requirements are liable to pay light vehicle tax (classified) regardless of whether or not they drive on public roads. If you own an applicable vehicle, please apply to the city and receive a sign (license plate).
Additionally, if you already own a vehicle that meets the requirements and have your old sign registered, you can exchange it for a new sign.
Note: Replacing the sign may require you to change your automobile liability insurance. Please check with your insurance company.

If you own a specified small motorized bicycle (electric scooter) that meets all of the following requirements, please complete the procedure for issuing a license plate.

• Maximum speed is 20km/h or less
• Rated output is 0.6kW or less
• Vehicle length is 1.9m or less
• Vehicle width is 0.6m or less

When riding a specified small motorized bicycle (electric scooter) on public roads, it must meet the following safety standards.
　
(1) Are the headlights on? (2) Are the batteries safe? (3) Are the brakes on? (4) Are the taillights and brake lights on? (5) Are the horns on? (6) ) Does it have a rear reflector? (7) Does it have a maximum speed indicator light? (8) Does it have direction indicators? (9) Does it ensure driving safety? (10) Does it have a speed limiter?

The documents required for those applying for a new sign (license plate) are as follows.
　

• sales certificate
• Light Motor Vehicle Tax (Category Tax) Declaration (Report) and License Plate Issuance Application Form
• Identity verification documents (driver's license, insurance card, My Number card, etc.)
• Documents that confirm that the specified small motorized bicycle meets the requirements (pamphlet at the time of purchase, etc.)
• Power of attorney (if the owner and the person filing the tax return are different)

When registering a transferred vehicle, or when registering due to transfer from another city, additional required documents will be added. For more information, please see "Mechanism and procedures for light vehicle type discounts" on the previous page.
Light vehicle tax classification system and procedures