residents with a standard licence, upgrade or driver; addition of a Level 1 GDL licence with moped privilege; or a GDL Level 2 or 3 driver`s license can drive a moped without the need for a moped license. If you own a moped in New Jersey, you must have a valid driver`s license, vehicle registration, and liability insurance. Moped riders must wear a helmet at all times, even in New Jersey. In Texas, mopeds must be insured, registered, and labeled before residents can legally use them. Liability insurance is also required for mopeds in Texas. Texas residents only need a valid driver`s license to ride a moped on public roads. All drivers, regardless of age, must wear a helmet unless they pass a special safety course with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and provide proof of health insurance. In California, a motorized scooter (also called an electric scooter) is defined as a vehicle that: You are not entitled to a moped license if your driver`s or driver`s license is suspended, revoked, or denied. In Arizona, mopeds are considered motorized bicycles. For this reason, moped owners must take out liability insurance and register their vehicles. This means you don`t need a special license to ride a moped in Arizona.
A normal driver`s license is sufficient. If you are under 18, you must wear a helmet when riding a moped in Arizona. You need a valid driver`s license to ride a moped on public roads in Wyoming. Wyoming`s moped laws can be complicated. To fully understand your responsibilities as a moped owner, ask a lawyer or the Wyoming Department of Transportation. You can expect serious consequences if you do not register and insure your moped if necessary. In Indiana, moped riders need a valid driver`s license or Class B MDC approval. This confirmation allows unlicensed individuals 15 years of age or older to legally ride a moped in Indiana. Although you are required to register your moped with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana does not require you to purchase liability insurance for your moped.
In Kentucky, residents must have a valid driver`s license or moped license to drive a moped. You don`t need to register your moped or purchase liability insurance in Kentucky. If you are under 21, you must wear a helmet when riding a moped in Kentucky. This regulation applies to standard scooters. Mobility scooters, on the other hand, can be driven on the road up to 30 miles per hour. However, this law only applies to electric scooters driven by elderly people or people with physical disabilities. Mopeds can only drive on roads with speed limits of up to 35 miles per hour. Riding a moped on highways or bike lanes is not allowed in Indiana. Cyclists must wear a helmet if they are under the age of 18 and, regardless of age, some form of eye protection is required. To legally ride a moped on public roads in Virginia, you must title and register it. In Virginia, moped riders must be at least 16 years old and carry valid government-issued photo identification when operating a vehicle.
However, the photo ID in question does not need to be a driver`s license and may simply be a government ID. All moped riders must wear a helmet, regardless of age. Residents are not allowed to drive their vehicles on Virginia highways. B. No moped may be driven on a road by a person under the age of 16, and anyone riding a moped must carry a government-issued photo ID that includes their name, address, and date of birth. Mopeds and motorcycles are registered differently under Michigan law. Some retailers may sell something that looks like a moped, but is actually classified as a motorcycle. Michigan law (Section 257.32b) defines a moped as follows: In Massachusetts, moped drivers do not need a special driver`s license beyond a valid driver`s license to operate their vehicle.
Moped owners must register their vehicles in Massachusetts, but are not required to purchase liability insurance like motorcyclists. This means that all moped riders must wear a helmet when driving their vehicle in Massachusetts. No liability insurance is required for mopeds in Delaware. Drivers also do not need a special license to drive their mopeds. All you need to do to legally own and ride a moped in Delaware is to have a valid driver`s license and register your vehicle with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Anyone under the age of 18 must wear an approved helmet when riding a moped in Delaware. In general, two-wheeled vehicles that have engines of 50cc or less and cannot travel more than 30 to 35 miles per hour are considered mopeds. Depending on the condition, the definition may or may not include pedals.
States also have their own rules for the safety and possession of mopeds. For example, some States required registration and insurance, while others did not. Some states require a motorcycle endorsement on a driver`s license, others do not require a driver`s license at all to drive a moped.