Which states require a drivers license for a scooter of less then 50CC? (ride, moped)

[Peregrine]

I know Ohio does and Florida does NOT. Colorado does NOT.
What about in your state (if not one of the aforementioned 3).

I am trying to get a complete list but can't find one online. So I thought I'd ask here where so many of my countrymen hang out.

You can quote this list and add your state:


OHIO: YES
COLORADO: NO
FLORIDA: NO

[AnesthesiaMD]

New Jersey has a special "moped license" for bikes <50cc.

[mumra]

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

New Jersey has a special "moped license" for bikes <50cc.

Actually a basic NJ automobile license allows you to operate a moped in the state of NJ. The moped license is really for kids that are over 15 but not old enough to aquire a basic automobile license. Pedals are required to be considered a moped in NJ.
I think NJ highways require at least 250cc but that may have been years ago.

[KraziKatt]

No license required for any moped that goes under 45 mph...less than 50CC.

Might check the DMV of each state to compile. Could take a while but would be worth it if you do not get a good number of responses

[AnesthesiaMD]

Originally Posted by mumra

I think NJ highways require at least 250cc but that may have been years ago.

It is still true today. When I ride my Vespa on the highway, cops are always pulling up behind me and following for a few minutes before switching lanes and passing me. I imagine they are making sure I am highway legal.

[Mac_Muz]

NH yes

[hapaleeretired]

Originally Posted by AnesthesiaMD

It is still true today. When I ride my Vespa on the highway, cops are always pulling up behind me and following for a few minutes before switching lanes and passing me. I imagine they are making sure I am highway legal.

There are making sure you aren't drunk. We call them liquorcycles because when you have a DUI and lose you license you can operate one without a license in Indiana.

[Pilgrim21784]

Maryland - no license required, speed limited to 30 MPH.

[Wilkester2010]

Pilgrim21784 is correct about NOT needing a license for anything under 50cc in Maryland HOWEVER, the moped can go faster than 30 MPH. I know because the Yamaha Vino Classic I had at one time could do up to 40 MPH.

[Wilkester2010]

Ok, I decided to double check myself because Pilgrim21784 has a very high reputation so, they're not likely to be wrong. I found out I was wrong on both counts. Maryland requires you to have either a valid driver's license or a moped license in order to operate a motor scooter which is 50cc's or less. As Pilgrim said, you aren't allowed to operate a scooter faster than 30mph. One strange thing I found on the Maryland MVA site said you can't title a scooter BUT, when I had my Vino Classic, I did have a legitimate Maryland title for it. I forget what it cost me for that title.

Here is the webpage where I got my information:

Motor Scooter (http://www.mva.maryland.gov/VehicleServ/REG/scooter.htm - broken link)