GENERAL RULE OF THUMB FOR MOPEDS AND GAS SCOOTERS
Persons riding mopeds or gas scooters have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles. Moped and gas scooter riders will receive citations for traffic violations.

Moped/Gas Scooter Laws:
1. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a Moped or Gas Scooter on a public road.
2. Operators of a Moped or Gas Scooter must have the minimum of a class E license. (In some states a 49cc vehicles requires no license even though you may need a tag see your state regulations).
3. No motorcycle endorsement is required.
4. Moped or Gas Scooter must be registered annually and a tag purchased.
5. Moped or Gas Scooter may not be operated on bicycle paths or footpaths.
6. Moped or Gas Scooter operators do not have to carry PIP insurance.
7. Operators 16 years of age or older are not required to wear helmets.

Please remember although this rule of thumb may in-fact be the laws in your state and in many cases they are we suggest you do your own due diligence. You may find that the laws may differ between a Moped and a Gas Scooter.