Motor Scooter and Moped Laws By State
(For 49cc, 50cc, 125cc, 150cc, 200cc, 300cc mopeds, scooters and motorcycles)
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It’s not as complicated as it seems to figure out what you need to get scooting on your motor scooter…I mean moped… I mean scooter…Ok whatever you want to call it is fine by me LOL. Also check out our blog post: Is it a Scooter or a Moped?
This article will answer ALL your questions, like:
- How to get a motorcycle license?
- Do you need a license to drive a moped or scooter?
- Scooters, no license required -Is there such a thing?
- Do I need a motorcycle license for a 150cc scooter?
- CA- California Scooter and Moped Laws –Found Here!
- FL- Florida Scooter and Moped Laws –Found Here!
- Do you need a drivers license to drive a moped or 49cc / 50cc scooter?
- Do you need insurance for a moped?
- Do you need a license for a moped?
- Do you need a license for a scooter?
- Do I have to wear a helmet while driving a scooter or moped?
All the information found on this website was collected through extensive research. However, Wolf Brand Scooters does not represent a legal law firm or entity. We are not a government agency and cannot be responsible if laws change, are updated, or in fact never existed. Our readers are responsible for coming to their own conclusions and acting accordingly to the law in their own state through their own research and counsel. We are only a guiding point with information to the best of our knowledge.
What are the scooter laws in Florida
Check out our blog post Motor Scooter and Moped Laws! We have laid them out really nice and easy for our wonderful scooter communities free use. Enjoy!
Do I need a motorcycle license to drive a 150 cc moped
Hi Denise,
Depends what state you are in. Please look up your states laws in the article.
The Wolf Team
Does 50cc scooters require a tag
In Florida
Yes they do! : )
Ok so a 49cc and a 50cc are basically the same. And dont require registration and insurance in the state of Connecticut. Please confirm I have this correct. Thanks
Yes, they are technically 49ccs but are generally called 50cc just to round up. Same thing! Hope you enjoyed the article.
You are correct. According to the CT DMV anything 80cc and above must be registered and insured and have a motorcycle endorsement , a 49/50 cc you need a regular driver’s license.
Hi David,
Thank you so much for confirmation, we really appreciate it and hope you enjoyed the article!
Wolf Team
Can i drive my 150ccmoped which goes 70+ on the interstate in Louisiana need to know asap and yes it has a temp plate and is registered
Hi Johnathan,
I spent a bit researching that specifically and can’t find anything that says you cannot. But to confirm, please call your local DMV agency and ask them directly.
Best,
Wolf
does one need insurance or registration in the state of utah for a 50cc?
Hi Tyson,
That info should be in our data base. Please look up your state of Utah in the system and read through. Thank you!
Hi, in NC do you need to take the whole “getting a license” test for getting a 150CC moped?Or is all i need to do is get insurance, register the vehicle, apply for a license plate and of course wear a helmet and etc.!
Hi Julian,
Please visit our Motor Scooter and Moped Laws by State to check NCs laws. : )
The Wolf Team
I have a connecticut drivers license and a 49cc scooter that does not need to be registered in connecticut. If I happen to drive on roads in New York, could I get a ticket for having an unregistered scooter?
Hi Evil K.
Well you must abide to the state which you are ridding ins laws. So if NY has different laws than you have to follow those. Hope that helps.
Can i drive my wolf 150cc to NJ from Florida
You can try, sure 🙂 I mean that’s a long stretch, but it has been done before.
Just keep her maintained, change the oil, and get the valves adjusted regularly. And don’t ride her full throttle for that kind of distance.
My boyfriend bought a 1988 Yamaha riva 200 from a friend of ours and our friend got it from another friend and so we have no idea who the registered owner is. We do know that the scooter is NOT stolen, but the registration is way out of date and I’m having issues finding out who the owner is. My question is am I able to get the registration up to date even though I don’t know who the owner is ?
This is something that your local DMV will have to decipher for you. Please call or visit them and let them know what happened and they will assist you in the procedure.
Best,
The Wolf Team
Do I need a license for a 125cc dirtbike in texas or any type of license plate or anything because I just wanna ride around the neighborhood
Hi Jalena,
Please see our blog post https://wolfbrandscooters.com/scooter-laws-state/
Usually for off-road vehicles you do not need any type of registration, but if you are going to write it on road that can change. I would call your local DMV and ask for clarification, and please also see our blog post mentioned above. Thank you very much!
Usually for off-road vehicles you do not need any type of registration, but if you are going to write it on road that can change. I would call your local DMV and ask for clarification, and please also see our blog post mentioned above. Thank you very much!The Wolf Team
Hi!
In Washington State there’s a new law that requires motorcyclists
to have insurance. I’m wondering if scooters are required with insurance?
Thanks,
Hi Gabe, please look at Washington’s classifications for what classify as a motorcycle. If it is a 50 mL or 150 mL motor. That should help answer the question! Thank you for using our blog please let us know.
The Wolf Team
Do i need a license to drive a 150cc scooter in TN?
Do I need a motorcycle license to drive a 150cc scooter on the interstate in Tennessee?
Dear Jon,
Please see our blog post https://wolfbrandscooters.com/scooter-laws-state/
You should be able to get your questions answered there thank you so much for using our blog. Let us know if you have any further questions.
The Wolf team
Do I need a license for a 40 cc scooter
Hi Madonna please see our blog post https://wolfbrandscooters.com/scooter-laws-state/
You should be able to search your state and find the specifics there. Thank you so much for using our blog. The Wolf team
Do I need a license for 49cc scooter in Texas
Hi Roni, thank you for your question. Please see our blog post to get your question answered. Hope this helps! https://wolfbrandscooters.com/scooter-laws-state/
The wolf team
I just want to say THANK YOU, I’m in Pennsylvania and it’s been super hard to find my laws without it being super complicated to understand. Even my dev website it was kinda confusing. Again THANK YOU!
Do you need a license for a scooter in Massachusetts
insurance & registration needed for motorbikes 125cc
Hi James,
So sorry for the late reply. Due to COVID we havent been manning the blog as much, Im truly sorry. Im sure you have found out by now! But if not, you always need registration for anything on the road, insurance is based on local state laws, and if not in our State by State law article, I would call your local DMV or an insurance agent to find out. Hope this reply finds you well.
The Wolf Team
What kind of drivers education do I need for a moped. 49 cc
Hi Josh, Just depends on what state you are in. Please visit our post on Laws by State and visit your local DMV site as well.
Thank you!
The Wolf Team
If I buy and register a 49cc scooter in NC, can I then legally ride it across the US without problems in other states?
Should I get a motorcycle endorsement even though NC does not require it?
Specific states would be NC, VA, WV, KY, IL, MO, KS, CO, UT, NV and CA.
Yes Jerry absolutely you can ride your scooter wherever you like. Just carry your registration and follow local speed and road laws.
Best,
The Wolf Team
I am a NJ resident but own a home in Rhode Island also. If I purchase the scooter in RI do I just follow RI rules?
Thanks
Hello Pasquale,
Thank you for your question. Yes, you would follow the motorist rules in whatever county or state in which you are driving in. Even if registered in another state, you would follow rules wherever you are driving. : ) hope that helps.
The Wolf Team