Are Pedals Required on Mopeds in NJ?
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/Moped… A motorized bike (moped) is a pedal bicycle with a helper motor, electric or gas-powered, and is exempt from inspection requirements. For a vehicle to qualify as a moped, it must meet all four of the following conditions: Be classified as a pedal bicycle Have a motor with less than 50 CCs Cannot have more than 1.5 brake horsepower Maximum speed cannot be greater than 25 MPH on a flat surface Vehicles without pedals that are less than 50 CCs, cannot be registered as mopeds. They must be registered as motorcycles, regardless of engine size. …………………… Having pedals is not a requirement everywhere, contrary to the uninformed opinions of some people. In Michigan, for one: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(stbe3zy… “Moped” mean
