§ 11-134.1. Moped.
"Moped" means a bicycle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of a motor;
(2) Is equipped with pedals that mechanically drive the rear wheel or wheels;
(3) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter; and
(4) Has a motor with a rating of 1.5 brake horsepower or less and, if the motor is an internal combustion engine, a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less.
§ 11-134.5. Motor scooter.
(a) In general.- "Motor scooter" means a nonpedal vehicle that:
(1) Has a seat for the operator;
(2) Has two wheels, of which one is 10 inches or more in diameter;
(3) Has a step-through chassis;
(4) Has a motor:
(i) With a rating of 2.7 brake horsepower or less; or
(ii) If the motor is an internal combustion engine, with a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less; and
(5) Is equipped with an automatic transmission.
(b) Off-road vehicles.- "Motor scooter" does not include a vehicle that has been manufactured for off-road use, including a motorcycle and an all-terrain vehicle.
[2001, ch. 557; 2006, ch. 562, §§ 1, 2.]
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§ 16-101. Drivers must be licensed.
(a) In general.- An individual may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless:
(1) The individual holds a driver's license issued under this title;
(2) The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title; or
(3) The individual otherwise is specifically authorized by this title to drive vehicles of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(b) Motor-assisted bicycles.- Each individual operating on any highway in this State a moped, as defined in § 11-134.1 of this article or a motor scooter, as defined in § 11-134.5 of this article, shall have with the individual:
(1) A driver's license issued to the individual under this title, which license may be of any class issued by the Administration;
(2) If the individual is a nonresident of this State, a license to drive issued to the individual by the state or country of the individual's residence, which license may be for any class of vehicle; or
(3) A moped operator's permit issued to the individual under this subtitle.
§ 16-104.2. Moped operator's permit.
(a) Minimum age; persons not possessing driver's license.- On application, the Administration shall issue a moped operator's permit to an applicant who:
(1) Is 16 years of age or older;
(2) Does not possess a valid driver's license issued by this State or any other jurisdiction, but whose license or privilege to drive is not revoked, suspended, refused, or canceled;
(3) Provides satisfactory documentary evidence that the applicant has lawful status;