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6. Sharing the Road

• 6.1. Pedestrians
• 6.2. Bicycles
• 6.3. Motorcycle Awareness
• 6.4. Mopeds
• 6.5. School Buses
• 6.6. Public Transit
• 6.7. Funeral Processions
• 6.8. Sharing the Road with a Truck
• 6.9. Golf Carts

Persons riding mopeds have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles. Moped riders committing traffic violations will receive citations.

Know and obey these moped laws:

• You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a moped on a public road.
• Operators of mopeds must have the minimum of a Class E license. No motorcycle endorsement is required.
• Mopeds must be registered annually and a tag purchased.
• Mopeds may not be operated on bicycle paths or foot paths.
• Moped operators do not have to carry PIP insurance.
• Operators 16 years of age or older are not required to wear helmets.

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