Department of Transportation Laws

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1. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a Moped or Scooter on a public road.
2. Operators of a Moped or Scooter must have the minimum of a class E license. (In some states a 49 cc vehicles requires no license even though you may need a tag see your state regulations).
3. No motorcycle endorsement is required.
4. Moped or Scooter must be registered annually and a tag purchased.
5. Moped or Scooter may not be operated on bicycle paths or footpaths.
6. Moped or Scooter operators do not have to carry PIP insurance.
7. Operators 16 years of age or older are not required to wear helmets.