According to Michigan`s moped laws, you must be at least 15 years old to get a license. The Secretary of State must be satisfied that you can drive this vehicle safely. You must pass vision, knowledge and signage tests, but no practical exam is required. You cannot get a moped licence if you already have a valid driver`s licence. Mopeds must be registered with a branch of the Secretary of State, unless they are operated exclusively on private property. You will have to pay a $15 fee for a three-year registration sticker and place it on the back of your moped so that it is visible to law enforcement. It expires on 30 April of the year on the vignette. Since a moped is not classified as a motor vehicle in Michigan, it is exempt from insurance laws. A scooter can be a moped or a motorcycle by law, depending on its size and possible speed. Scooters that can reach speeds of more than 30 miles per hour are generally classified as motorcycles. Michigan has several age-related laws on who can drive certain ORVs, which we describe below: A common understanding that often distinguishes a moped from a scooter is that if a “scooter has the same passage frame as a moped, it can have a more powerful engine, up to 250cc”. This means that insurance, licensing, registration, and other laws for high-performance scooters technically make your vehicle a motorcycle and you must adhere to these guidelines. Here`s a guide to important Michigan moped laws and how they differ from those that apply to other types of vehicles.
As gas prices continue to rise, more and more Michigandians seem to be taking to the streets with fuel-efficient mopeds. Mopeds and other small gasoline-powered scooters are indeed affordable compared to many common modes of transport. They have relatively low sticker prices (sometimes less than $2,000) and can be extremely fuel efficient, often reaching over 100 miles per gallon. Plus, under current state law, you don`t have to spend a dime to insure a moped, though you`d probably still be smart (a well-known insurance company promotes moped coverage for less than $100 per year). However, just because Michigan`s moped laws don`t require you to purchase special insurance for mopeds doesn`t mean you may not need it, especially if you get hit and injured by a car or truck while driving. Since you share the road with cars and trucks and there is a greater risk of serious injury, a moped owner should consider purchasing moped insurance to provide coverage in the event of an accident and tragedy. Coverage should include liability (for example, if you hit a pedestrian, it protects you from the injuries you cause to them), first-hand medical services, reimbursement of loss of earnings, collision, comprehensive and “uninsured motorists” and “underinsured motorists” insurance. This is important because these vehicles and motorcycles have different legal requirements under Michigan`s moped laws for insurance (MCL 500.3103), registration (MCL 257.312a(1) and 257.312b), helmet use (MCL 257,658(5)) and title (ownership) (MCL 257.216(1)(k)). A vehicle that does not exhibit these characteristics is likely to be classified as a scooter or motorcycle, which are subject to different laws and regulations.
According to Michigan law, a scooter can be classified as a moped or motorcycle, depending on its size and potential speed. For example, if your scooter can reach speeds above 30 mph, it will likely be classified as a motorcycle. As for Michigan`s moped laws, any modification that increases the engine size of your moped beyond 100cc or allows you to reach speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour or you change gears will have the effect of turning it into a motorcycle. Because ATVs are classified as ORVs, they are subject to Michigan`s ORV laws. This means that ATVs must be titled and registered. In addition, ATV operators must obtain a licence through MNR. As mentioned earlier, mopeds have smaller engines (100 cubic centimeters of displacement or less) and are not allowed to exceed 30 miles per hour. For example, if a 75cc scooter exceeds this maximum speed, it is considered a motorcycle and will be treated as such by law. This means you need to purchase insurance and add a motorcycle confirmation to your Michigan driver`s license. According to Michigan`s moped laws, you must be at least 15 years old to ride a moped. To drive this vehicle in Michigan, you must have a special limited driver`s license to drive one (unless you already have a valid driver`s license).
To obtain the special license, you must be at least 15 years old. And while mopeds, motorcycles, PHEVs, and scooters share many functions, they also have significant differences. In addition, there are different laws for each type of vehicle. Michigan has different laws depending on whether you drive a moped, an all-terrain vehicle (ORV) or a motorcycle. Michigan law states that all motorcyclists must have motorcycle insurance. However, insurance is not a requirement for moped and ORV riders. Our entire legal team is very familiar with the complexities of Michigan`s moped and motorcycle accident laws. We know what it takes to win your case and we are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. You do not need to have insurance for a moped. Since this vehicle is not considered a “motor vehicle” under Michigan`s moped laws as defined by the Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance Act, insurance covering medical bills, lost wages, and accident liability is not mandatory. Michigan`s moped laws have specific licensing, registration, and insurance requirements that drivers need to be aware of.
Drivers should also know the traffic rules for riding a moped safely to avoid accidents with cars or pedestrians, and what their legal rights are if they are involved in an accident with a car and suffer injuries.