Do you need a motorcycle license to ride mopeds under 50cc in California?

Answer 1

Personnally, I donn't know but you can try www.dmv.org

Indeed you do. As in most states, a moped is any vehicle up to 50cc. Any larger and you have a scooter. In SC, you do not need a moped license if you have any other type of license, regardless of it's status. A moped is known as a liquor-cycle because it is popular with the DUI crowd. You can also apply for a moped operators license. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a speed limit above 35 mph. SC defines a moped as a "low speed vehicle".

In order to ride a scooter, you must possess a Class M motorcycle license. Scooters can reach speeds in excess of 65 mph, and SC makes no real distinction between a scooter and a motorcycle. A scooter is not a "low speed vehicle", and any motor vehicle license you have must be in force - that is to say, you cannot ride a scooter with a suspended car license. In either case, your ride must be insured and registered, and you must have a copy of your license in your possession while riding. Scooters require license plates, mopeds do not. Check here for specific laws regarding scooters and moped: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t56c002.htm http://www.dmv.org/sc-south-carolina/other-types.php

Answer 2

Yes you do NEED a motorcycle license. There are 3 categories of licenses namely:

1) M3 - With this license, you can operate a motorized bicycle.

2) M2 - With this license, you can operate a Moped Or Scooter on a Public Road and requires

proof of ownership, endorsement License and Proof of Insurance.

3) M1 - With this license, you can operate ANY 2 wheeled motorized Vehicle. Usually it takes a

little bit harder to get one of these because you are Endorsed by the State

Of California Itself and The California Highway Patrol when you passed the test to get

one of these.

Answer 3

No, just a car permit or license of any kind.

Answer 4

yes