Title
Moped operation and licensing.
Summary
Repeals the term "motorized bicycle" and replaces the term with "moped". Authorizes the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to adopt rules concerning certificates of title for mopeds. Provides that a moped operated on a highway must be registered with the bureau, with a registration fee equal to that of a motorcycle. Provides that a moped is subject to county motor vehicle excise surtax and motor vehicle excise tax. Requires that certain funds received from the registration of a moped be deposited in the motorcycle operator safety education fund. Provides that a moped may not be operated when carrying more persons than the moped is designed and equipped to carry. Provides that a moped operated on a county highway must display a slow moving vehicle emblem. Requires the operator of a moped to obey all applicable motor vehicle laws. Provides that a moped must be operated in the right-hand lane, except when making a left-hand turn. Creates a moped license, sets fees for the issuance and renewal of a moped license, and requires the operator of a moped to hold a moped license or another driver's license to operate a moped. Specifies that a moped license may not be suspended or revoked for certain reasons and that a moped license may be issued after other driver's licenses have been suspended or revoked. Requires a dealer who sells at least 12 mopeds a year to register as a dealer with the secretary of state. Requires the operator of a moped to have proof of financial responsibility in effect on the moped. Requires certain individuals to file accident reports after an accident involving a moped. Repeals the term "motor scooter". Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections. Repeals outdated language concerning a study topic of the joint study committee on transportation and infrastructure assessment and solutions.
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