How street legal are mopeds?

Question

where all can you go and do on a moped

i know you dont need license...can you ride on roads that go up to 60 for the speed limit

Answer 1

You need to get yourself a copy of your state's Department of Motor Vehicles handbook before you kill yourself or end up in jail. No one here can help you if you are this ignorant, and frankly, all these people are throwing uninformed bullshiit answers at you just for the two points. I ride a motorcycle, and I know the rules for all two-wheel motorized vehicles my state, including motorcycles, motorized cycles, motorized bicycles, and every other device that has two wheels and is powered by anything other than your own muscles. But you failed to mention what state you live in, so I dare not offer any advice other than what I have already offered. So anything you read here is pure crap, except for my answer. And Richard B's which is coming up next.

Answer 2

A true moped by definition is a bicycle that you can power by both motor, or by pedaling. They are legal but must obey the same laws as a bicycle. Mopeds generally do not exceed 25 mph because the larger engines make it less possible to use peddle power because the bike becomes heavier. If you are talking about scooters, where you can drive them depends on the size of the engine. Generally, class 2 scooters(those that are 149cc or less) are not allowed on highways. Check your local motor vehicle department for laws that apply to your area.

Answer 3

It depends on where you want to ride. Rules vary between states and some cities have even more restrictive rules than their parent state. As a general rule though, if they are allowed at all, mopeds are restricted to residential and city streets, not highways. Some states even have posted minimum speed limits on highways and Interstates, and you can be ticketed for driving too slowly.

Check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the rules where you live.

Answer 4

Mopeds are street legal motorized motor vehicles and have to be registered with the DMV. They have to be inspected annually like any car or motorcycle. You do need a valid automobile drivers license to operate them. They can be ridden on any roads except Freeways, Highways & Parkways (they're not fast enough).

Answer 5

Motor scooters with engine size under 50 cc usually do not require a motorcycle license to operate, but they are motorized vehicles and must use the roads like other vehicles. Motor scooters 50 cc and larger are treated like motorcycles requiring a MC endorsement on drivers license and in some case a training course is required. Your local driver's license branch will have information covering your state.

Answer 6

Do you live in the US or Canada? If you live in Canada, you definately need to be at least 14 and have a license for a motor-driven cycle, and insurance. Plus, you can't drive them on the highway at any time ever. Only within the city and outskirts.

Answer 7

You can ride them on any road with a speed limit of 45 mph or less.

Answer 8

I agree with Me Again.
I even know the laws pertaining to bicycles. As he said, check with your DMV.
In NH they are limited in engine size and top speed.
You must have an Operator's, Motorcycle, or Moped only licence.

Answer 9

You can't go on highways or interstates because the sign says no non-motorized vehicles, and under the law a moped isn't considered a moterized vehicle.

Answer 10

if you mean the mini-moped which are all the rage at the moment, they are not street legal, you DO need a licence, insurance.. etc... ride them on private land to be free of the boys in blue