Massachusetts
According to Massachusetts law, a moped is a “motorized bicycle.” In order to be classified as a moped, the vehicle must:
- Have a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters.
- Have an automatic transmission.
- Be capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour.
- Comply with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
A moped sticker, issued by the RMV, must be affixed to the moped. This sticker will not be issued unless the vehicle meets the above requirements.
Operating Requirements
- Moped operators are subject to the traffic laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth.
- Mopeds will have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth, except limited access or express state highways where signs prohibiting bicycles have been posted.* Mopeds may use bicycle lanes next to various ways but are excluded from off street recreational paths.
- Moped operators must signal their intention to stop or turn by using either hand.
- Mopeds may keep right when passing a motor vehicle which is in the travel lane of a way.
Restrictions When Operating a Moped. Mopeds will not be operated:
- By any person under 16 years of age.
- By any person who does not have a valid license or permit.
- At a speed greater than 25 miles per hour.
- Without the operator and any passenger wearing a DOT standard helmet.
Taken from Massachusetts RMV moped page.
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