Point 1: Choose models listed in the official announcement catalog.

For electric tricycles to be allowed on the road, the first step is to purchase a compliant model. Do not believe claims made by dealers that you can drive them without a driver's license or registration.

All vehicles nowadays must have compliant documentation, meaning they must be listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's catalog before they can be registered, apply for and have license plates installed, and then be allowed to drive on the road.

Although non-compliant vehicle models can still be used in some areas, there is a transition period. After the transition period ends, these vehicles will not be allowed on the road. Therefore, you must choose models that are listed in the announcement catalog to avoid being required to be phased out in the future.

Point 2: Choose the appropriate vehicle type according to the driver's license requirements.

As we all know, electric tricycles are classified as motor vehicles, so a driver's license is required to drive them on the road. Electric tricycles have two control methods: steering wheel and handlebars.

Because vehicles are operated differently, different types of driver's licenses are required. Seniors need to choose the appropriate vehicle type based on the type of driver's license they hold in order to legally drive on the road.

If the elderly person currently holds a D driver's license, then choose an electric tricycle with handlebar control; if they hold a C1 or C2 driver's license, then choose an electric tricycle with steering wheel control.

Of course, seniors also need to be aware of one issue: the maximum age for using a D driver's license is 70 years old. After the age of 70, the license must be downgraded to an F license, which means that electric tricycles with handlebars can no longer be used.

Point 3: Choose an electric tricycle with anti-tipping and anti-slip features.

Modern electric tricycles are designed to be more suitable for elderly riders, and now offer many intelligent features such as voice control, intelligent navigation, and reversing radar. They also have anti-tipping and anti-slipping functions, which greatly enhance our sense of security when traveling.

When riding an electric tricycle, if you turn too sharply, it may tip over, so the anti-tipping function is essential. In addition, if you forget to engage the handbrake when parking on a steep slope, the tricycle may roll downhill, so electric tricycles also need to have an anti-rolldown function. This can help the elderly use electric tricycles more safely.