Legally define a 49CC dirt bike as a Moped?
The California laws says that in order for a vehicle to count as a moped it has A "motorized bicycle" or "moped" is:
A two or three-wheeled device, capable of no more than 30 mph on level ground, and equipped with:
- Fully operative pedals for human propulsion.
- A motor producing less than two gross brake horsepower and an automatic transmission.
- An electric motor, with or without pedals for human propulsion. (CVC
Driver must have a motorcycle license (M1 or M2).
A "motorized bicycle" is also defined as a vehicle with pedals and an electric motor (not more than 1,000 watts) which can't be driven at speeds of more than 20 mph on level ground even if assisted by human power. (CVC
If you operate a motorized bicycle which meets the definition of CVC you:
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
- Are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, driver license, and moped plate requirements (CVC
A motorized bicycle is issued special license plates and identification cards, which requires a one-time $18 fee. No renewal is required.
Therefore, when I turn 16, can I ride my 50CC honda z on the road. It can't go faster than 30mph, It has pedals welded on the side, and a automatic transmission. It also (of course) proudces less than 2 horsepower. Could I ride it on the road? Are there any restrictions?
"Fully operative pedals for human propulsion." Means the moped can move by pedaling when the motor is not running. Welding pedals on the side of the bike will make it move, and it is not a moped. It is still a motor-driven cycle, a motorcycle, and will not be legal on the streets. You will need to register and plate your 50Z as a motorcycle. You will need your Class-M1 permit, license, or endorsement.
At age 15.5 you can take and pass Driver's Education and Driver's Training (on a car.) Get the certificates and get a motorcycle permit, as soon as you get the certificates, before you are 16. You take and pass the CMSP class, get the certificate, go back to the DMV 6 months after you got the permit and merely swap the permit for your license.
No. The welded pedals do not meet the 'pedals for human propulsion' requirement.
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