Warner
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Due to the confusing and often contradictory information I've found about Illinois laws, I just submitted the following message on the cyberdrive Illinois website:
"How do I register a moped and what type of license plate is required? It's a 43cc engine. I've searched and read everything that I could find on this site and in the rules of the road and the laws are confusing and contradictory at times. Please help!
Thanks much,
Warner Smith
My "vehicle" does fit the following requirements as specified in the Rules of the Road booklet:
"The following four criteria must be met in order to be considered a moped; otherwise it is a motor-driven cycle and requires a Class L license. If all four criteria are met, the operator of a moped may drive it with any valid driver's license of any classification.
- A motorized pedalcycle is a motor-driven cycle with speed attainable in one mile of 30 mph or less.
- Equipped with a motor that produces 2-brake horsepower or less.
- If an internal combustion engine is used, displacement shall not exceed 50cc.
- Power drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears.
Following are some of the laws and responsibilities of moped drivers:
- Must obey all signs, signals and traffic laws and most bicycle laws.
- Drivers may carry a passenger only when the moped is made for two people.
Equipment must include a passenger seat and a passenger footrest.
- If a moped is driven at night, it must have a headlight visible from at least 500 feet, and have a red reflector on the rear visible from at least 100 to 600 feet."
I am starting to believe that the BEST way to avoid getting hassled by the man would be to register my bike as a moped, IF I CAN. It means applying for a title (I'm calling my make a "Staton-Trek Moped" on the application and will use my frame serial number as the VIN (vehicle identification number).) We'll see if it flies.....man this is a pain in the butt! In the mean-time, I probably WILL ride it to work next week sometime, weather and schedule permitting.
Warner
"How do I register a moped and what type of license plate is required? It's a 43cc engine. I've searched and read everything that I could find on this site and in the rules of the road and the laws are confusing and contradictory at times. Please help!
Thanks much,
Warner Smith
My "vehicle" does fit the following requirements as specified in the Rules of the Road booklet:
"The following four criteria must be met in order to be considered a moped; otherwise it is a motor-driven cycle and requires a Class L license. If all four criteria are met, the operator of a moped may drive it with any valid driver's license of any classification.
- A motorized pedalcycle is a motor-driven cycle with speed attainable in one mile of 30 mph or less.
- Equipped with a motor that produces 2-brake horsepower or less.
- If an internal combustion engine is used, displacement shall not exceed 50cc.
- Power drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears.
Following are some of the laws and responsibilities of moped drivers:
- Must obey all signs, signals and traffic laws and most bicycle laws.
- Drivers may carry a passenger only when the moped is made for two people.
Equipment must include a passenger seat and a passenger footrest.
- If a moped is driven at night, it must have a headlight visible from at least 500 feet, and have a red reflector on the rear visible from at least 100 to 600 feet."
I am starting to believe that the BEST way to avoid getting hassled by the man would be to register my bike as a moped, IF I CAN. It means applying for a title (I'm calling my make a "Staton-Trek Moped" on the application and will use my frame serial number as the VIN (vehicle identification number).) We'll see if it flies.....man this is a pain in the butt! In the mean-time, I probably WILL ride it to work next week sometime, weather and schedule permitting.
Warner
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