mopeds

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Scope note
In current usage, refers to light two-wheeled motor vehicles with a small engine. designed to provide economical and relatively safe transport with minimal licensing requirements. Their features and capabilities are defined slightly differently in different licensing districts. For example, in English law, a moped must have weight not exceeding 550 pounds (250 kg), with a maximum speed not exceeding 30 mph, and an engine capacity of not more than 50 cc. The term originally referred to motorized pedaled bicycles; for that concept in current usage, prefer "motorized bicycle."
mopeds
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024