撰稿 / 辛河（媒体人） 编辑 / 何睿 校对 / 张彦君 "新能源'玛莎拉蒂'只要2万6""五门五座'大G越野'仅需3万多""无需驾照，油电两用的'卡宴'"…… 近日，半月谈记者调研发现，以往满足中老年人代步需求的低速四轮电动车（俗称"老头乐"）开始 将"形似豪车"与"低价"标签捆绑，并迅速占领乡村镇街、城市郊区等下沉市场。没有牌照、无需驾照 的"老头乐"越造越大，任性驰骋在村镇街道，成为不少人眼中的"马路新杀手"。 长期以来，"老头乐"都是以接地气的低调形象示人。但如今，越造越大的"老头乐"似乎意欲摆脱往日 的"低端""山寨"等标签，这固然反映出旺盛的市场需求，同时也意味着相关治理也须与时俱进。 首先就是安全问题。一些"老头乐"形似轿车又不是轿车，生产工艺简单，车辆制动系统、转向系统等关 键部件性能不稳定，部分车辆甚至没有配备基本的安全设施，容易导致侧翻、失控等事故。 此外，由于没有牌照，"老头乐"闯红灯、逆行、横穿马路等违规行为也较普遍，更有不少车辆行驶在学 校周边接送学生，存在较大的安全隐患。而且，由于无法上牌、购买保险，一旦发生事故，责任认定和 赔偿面临困难，受害者往往面临"维权无门"的困境。 前不 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing regulation and restrictions on "Laotou Le" (low-speed electric vehicles) in China, highlighting safety concerns and the impact on the elderly population who rely on these vehicles for transportation [1][3][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Environment - "Laotou Le" vehicles are prohibited from entering highways due to their design speed being below 70 km/h, as per national traffic laws [1][3]. - Various regions, including Shanxi and Liaoning, have implemented strict regulations banning the use of "Laotou Le" vehicles, with some requiring existing vehicles to be scrapped by mid-2025 [4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The low-speed electric vehicle market in China has experienced over 50% annual growth since 2013, resulting in an industry scale of approximately 1 million units produced annually and contributing around 100 billion yuan to the economy [3]. - The demographic of users primarily consists of elderly individuals, making "Laotou Le" a popular choice for short-distance travel in urban and rural areas [3][4]. Group 3: Safety Concerns - There have been significant safety issues associated with "Laotou Le," with 830,000 traffic accidents reported over five years, leading to 18,000 fatalities and 186,000 injuries [3]. - The rise in accidents and fatalities has prompted public discussions about the necessity of banning "Laotou Le" from public roads, especially following high-profile incidents [3][4]. Group 4: Societal Implications - The clash between regulatory measures and the transportation needs of millions of elderly users presents a complex challenge for social governance in China [4]. - The ongoing debate reflects broader societal issues regarding safety, convenience, and the economic implications of the low-speed electric vehicle industry [4].