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Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Registration Certificate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Registry of Motor Vehicles

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This is a biennial Registration that expires December 31

of the following year.

Check all that apply:

New Used Renewal Duplicate

Modified two or three-wheel bicycle with added motor (attach signed affidavit to this application)

Fee: $40 registration fee for biennial (2-year) registration ($30 if registering on or after November 1

). No fee for

duplicates. Make checks payable to MassDOT.

If registering a “new” motorized bicycle, provide the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin and the bill of sale. If

registering a “used” motorized bicycle, provide the bill of sale. If renewing, provide your previous registration. If

registering a modified bicycle, provide a signed Bicycle Conversion to Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Affidavit of Owner.

See page 2 of this application for a moped definition and the requirements for operating one.

All information requested in this section is required and must be neatly printed or typed.

Name of Registrant: Date:

Date of Birth: Email or Contact #:

Address (Street #): P.O. Box (if applicable):

City/Town: State: Zip Code:

License #/ SSN/ or FID (for business): Vehicle Make:

# of CCs: Vehicle Model: Year: Color:

VIN:

Affix the Decal: The decal bearing a distinctive number is being issued to the motorized bicycle described above. The

decal must be affixed on the rear of the motorized bicycle so that the decal is clearly visible from the

rear. The Registration is valid to the end of the calendar year indicated.

When stamped with the Registrar’s Stamp and paid for in full, this form is the registration. The operator must carry

his/her registration and license or learner’s permit whenever operating a motorized bicycle.

Certify and Sign Here

By signing below, you certify under the penalty of law, that the vehicle described above meets the definition of a

“motorized bicycle.” I hearby certify that each of the following applies (check each box that applies):

The vehicle has an automatic transmission The engine does not exceed fifty cubic centimeters in size

The maximum speed of this vehicle is no more than 30 miles per hour I am the legal owner of the vehicle

Signature of Registrant: Date:

RMV Use Only

Batch #:

Date Issued:

Decal #: Exp. Date: 12/31/

Photocopy of Decal here

for RMV copy only

Registrar’s Stamp (REQUIRED)

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Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Definition and Restrictions

According to Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c.90§ 1), a motorized bicycle (moped) is defined as a pedal bicycle which has a

helper motor, or a non-pedal bicycle which has a motor, and meets all of the following :

1. Has a cylinder capacity of no more than fifty (50) cubic centimeters (cc)

2. Has an automatic transmission

3. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 m.p.h

4. Complies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (M.G.L. c.90§ 1C)

The Registrar has determined that a motorized bicycle can have either two or three wheels in contact with the ground.

If a vehicle does not meet the definition of a motorized bicycle, it cannot be registered as such. Anyone who mis-

registers a motor vehicle as a “motorized bicycle” may be guilty of operating an unregistered, uninsured, uninspected,

and untitled “motor vehicle”, the operator may be cited, and the vehicle may be towed and stored at the owner’s

expense.

Note: If a vehicle cannot be registered as a motorized bicycle, it may meet the definition of a “Limited Use Motorcycle”

and be registered as such.

A Limited Use motorcycle, must meet both of the following:

1. Be certified by its manufacturer to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for a motorcycle or

motor-driven cycle

2. Have a speed on a paved level surface that can exceed 30 m.p.h., but is not capable of exceeding 40 m.p.h.

If the vehicle does not meet the definition of a Limited Use Motorcycle, it cannot be registered as such.

Note: If the vehicle has been certified by its manufacturer to meet FMVSS as a motorcycle and is capable of exceeding

the speed of 40 m.p.h., it must be registered as a regular motorcycle.

If the vehicle has not been certified by its manufacturer to meet FMVSS as a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle and is

capable of exceeding the speed of 30 m.p.h., the vehicle cannot be registered or operated on the roads of the

Commonwealth.

Moped Operation Restrictions

a) Operator and any passenger must wear a helmet. The Registrar requires that the helmet meet or exceed the

standards established in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) FMVSS No. 218 for motorcycle

helmets (49 CFR 571.218).

b) Operator must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit.

c) Motorized bicycles may not be operated at a speed greater than 25 m.p.h.

d) Motorized bicycles may be operated on all public ways (except limited access or express state highways where

signs prohibiting bicycles have been posted).

e) Motorized bicycle operators are subject to all state traffic laws and regulations except:

i. Operator may keep to the right when passing a motor vehicle moving in travel lane; and

ii. Operator shall signal by either hand when stopping or turning.

f) Motorized bicycles may be operated on bicycle lanes adjacent to ways but not on recreational bicycle paths.

g) Any violation is subject to a fine of up to $25 (1st Offense); $25-$50 (2nd Offense); $50-$100 (3rd Offense).

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