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Originally Posted by Motofool
There must be a reason for many countries to adopt this restriction:
"In most countries, the legal driving age for a moped is lower than for regular motorcycles and cars. Mopeds are typically restricted to 50 km/h (30 mph) from a maximum displacement of 49 cc (3.0 cu in), though there are a few variations."
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There is: with those limits, most states (not sure about countries) don't require a driver's license + motorcycle certification nor registration/insurance.
By contrast the 110cc scoot I owned
did require a license, cert, insurance, and registration no differently from any other motorcycle.
MI specifies:
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Originally Posted by MCL257.312A
(1) A person, before operating a motorcycle upon a public street or highway in this state, shall procure a motorcycle indorsement on the operator's or chauffeur's license. The license shall be issued, suspended, revoked, canceled, or renewed in accordance with and governed by this act.
(2) A person, before operating a moped upon a highway shall procure a special restricted license to operate a moped unless the person has a valid operator's or chauffeur's license. A special restricted license to operate a moped may be issued to a person 15 years of age or older if the person satisfies the secretary of state that he is competent to operate a moped with safety. The secretary of state shall not require a road test before issuance of a special restricted license to operate a moped.
(3) A special restricted license to operate a moped shall expire on the birthday of the person to whom it is issued in the fourth year following the date of issuance. A license shall not be issued for a period longer than 4 years. A person issued a license to operate a moped shall pay $7.50 for an original license and $6.00 for a renewal license....
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