WCSD: Moped Rules of the Road
As the temperature finally stays above freezing for more than five minutes a day and the snow slowly disappears, the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department wishes to remind everyone of the laws associated with operating a Moped.
Moped rules of the road:
- Must be at least 15 years of age and have a valid moped license through the Secretary of State, if you do not have a license.
- Moped must be registered if operated on public property
- Must follow all traffic laws
- If under 19 years of age you must wear a helmet
- Only one occupant/ no passengers
- Cannot ride two abreast (meaning two mopeds cannot travel side by side)
- You cannot drive on sidewalk or bicycle path
- Never allow an unlicensed operator to use your moped.
- Wear a properly-fastened safety helmet when riding a moped on a public road, if under age 19.
- Sit on a regular permanently attached seat.
- Keep both hands on the handle grips. Never hang on to another vehicle for a “tow.”
- Ride on the far right edge of the road, out of the flow of traffic, when possible.
- Make sure all moped equipment is in good working order.
The Sheriff Office wants you to have a fun but safe season, and will be enforcing the laws for everyone safety.
If you have any questions or for more information, go to the Secretary of State .
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