2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484A - Traffic Laws Generally
NRS 484A.125 - Moped defined.


NV Rev Stat § 484A.125 (2013) What's This?

Moped means a motor-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or similar vehicle that is propelled by a small engine which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower, has a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters or produces not more than 1500 watts final output, and:

1. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and

2. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1 percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.

The term does not include an electric bicycle.

(Added to NRS by 1975, 1076; A 1983, 895; 2009, 397) (Substituted in revision for NRS 484.0798)

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