Moped definition

Moped means every vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground
Moped means, notwithstanding item (2), every cycle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power or without pedals and with a motor of not more than fifty cubic centimeters which produces not to exceed two brake horsepower and which is not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed in excess of thirty miles an hour on level ground. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged. Reserved.
Moped means a bicycle that is equipped with a helper motor if

Examples of Moped in a sentence

  • Moped means a 2- or 3-wheeled vehicle which is equipped with a motor that does not exceed a speed greater than 35 miles per hour on a level surface.

  • Earlier Moped or Scooter and Motor Cycle up to 110 CC then it was revised as 150 cc (94/2012).


More Definitions of Moped

Moped means either a motorized bicycle whose frame design may include one (1) or more horizontal crossbars supporting a fuel tank so long as it also has pedals, or a motorized bicycle with a step-through type frame which may or may not have pedals rated no more than two (2) brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty (50) cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged, and capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.
Moped means a conveyance that is either (i) a bicycle-like device with pedals and a helper motor
Moped means a bicycle, not including an electric bicycle, an
Moped means any two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle which is fitted with an internal combustion engine having a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km per hour.
Moped means a bicycle-like device with pedals and a helper motor which is rated at no more than
Moped means either a motorized bicycle whose frame design may include one (1)
Moped means every vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground that (i) has a seat that is no less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground; (ii) has a gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor that (a) displaces 50 cubic centimeters or less or (b) has an input of 1500 watts or less; (iii) is power-driven, with or without pedals that allow propulsion by human power; and (iv) is not operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. For purposes of this title, a moped shall be a motorcycle when operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. For purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.), a moped shall be a vehicle while operated on a highway.