NC Mopeds. A moped in North Carolina is classified as a motor vehicle—aside from a motorized bicycle—that has: Either 2 or 3 wheels. A motor that: Has a piston displacement of 50 CC or less. Is electric, alternative fuel, or gas powered. Propels the vehicle at up to 30 MPH—and no faster—on flat ground. No external device for shifting gears. 50cc and Under Law A motor-driven cycle is similar to a motorcycle, but it has an engine that is 149 cubic centimeters or less in size, so it can’t be driven in a freeway. Motor-driven cycles must be registered with the DMV, and you need to have an M1 motorcycle license in order to operate one. A moped is defined as any motor-driven cycle with an engine not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters (3.05 cubic inches). Rules to operate mopeds on Georgia roads and highways: Must be 15 years of age and have in their possession an unexpired driver’s license, instructional permit, or limited permit. 8. tabslovespink • 2 yr. ago. A 50cc moped will struggle getting you up hills, not enough power by itself. Ebikes would be a better answer since you can pedal and even adjust your gearing. 15. holmgangCore • Ronald Bog • 2 yr. ago. I second this: 50cc is not enough to ascend many of Seattle’s hills. You will also need to bring payment for either the $21 moped license fee OR $22.50 moped permit fee, which applies if you are 14 or 15 years old or do not have a valid license. You’ll also have to pass a: Vision test. Knowledge test. Road test. In brief. According to the Code, a moped or scooter is a passenger vehicle having 2 or 3 wheels, equipped with an electric motor or a motor having a cylinder capacity of not more than 50 cc with an automatic transmission and having a maximum speed of 70 km/h. If a vehicle does not meet this definition, it is considered to be a motorcycle. 3emuhG. You need a driver’s license to operate a moped in Massachusetts. Moped operators have to be at least 16 years old and hold standard driver’s licenses or learner’s permits. You must register your moped, but you do not need a title. You must affix your registration sticker to your moped and keep it up to date each year. A scooter with a motor that is 50cc or smaller would be considered a moped. The rules for driving them differ from state to state, so you’ll need to check the regulations for your jurisdiction to find out whether you need a driving license for a scooter with 50cc. 44 out of 50 states require drivers to hold a driver’s license before driving All scooter or moped operators must have a valid driver's license; for a car if 49cc or less, for a small motorcycle if 50cc to 150cc, and for a large motorcycle if larger than 150cc. It appears to me that scooters up to 50cc can be operated as 'motorized bicycles'. As long as they don't go faster than 30 mph. These vehicles are registered as such, but no special license is required. Larger than that is a 'motorcycle', and they must be registered and you need a motorcycle endorsement. Moped riders in Georgia do not have to register or insure their vehicles, but they do need a valid learner's permit or driver's license to operate one. Scooters, which have an engine with a displacement of 50cc or more, are subject to the same rules and regulations as motorcycles, meaning drivers need a motorcycle license and insurance to Two-wheeled vehicles meeting all three of the above criteria are registered and licensed as mopeds. Do I need a motorcycle license endorsement to operate a trike or motorcycle with a sidecar? Three-wheeled motorcycle operators do need to pass a knowledge test and a riding skills test at a Driver and Vehicle Services exam station.

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