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In most of the US (it varies by state), moped riders (where mopeds are generally defined as motorcycles below a certain engine capacity and top speed, often 30
by NoGravitas 9y ago
In most of the US (it varies by state), moped riders (where mopeds are generally defined as motorcycles below a certain engine capacity and top speed, often 30 or 40 mph) do not need a license.
- pc86 9y agoI think having to ride a moped is a sufficient disincentive.
- brewdad 9y agoYou're being silly, but this does impact the fastest growing segment of new bicycle riders: e-bikes. Right now, most states classify them as mopeds and may or may not require licensing accordingly, usually not. I don't know if there are any stats yet, since they are relatively new, but these e-bikes seem to me more dangerous in the hands of inexperienced riders than a traditional bike.
- Wicher 9y agoIn the Netherlands, since about two decades, moped riders (<50 cc engine, <40 kph) need a license. Quite possibly one of the reasons for this is that they share a lot of the infra with cyclists here.