Moped Laws: Ohio

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GMI

by Greg and Dan Kauffman

I am holding in my hand a brochure from the Ohio Department of Public safety. It states the requirements for operating a moped.
To become licensed to operate a moped, 14 and 15 year olds have to pass the usual vision and written tests, as well as a road test. This rule will also apply to persons not currently holding a valid operators license, regardless of age.

Probationary licenses will be required for 14 and 15 year old operators.

The probationary license can be revoked until the age of 16 if if the operator violates state laws regulating moped operation or state or local traffic laws, EVEN ONE TIME.

Operators will be required to obtain and display a rear license plate.
ADDITIONALLY, you must-

wear a protective helmet with a chin strap properly fastened if you are under 18

drive a moped equipped with a rear view mirror

operate the moped within three feet of the right edge of the right edge of the roadway

never carry another person on the moped
I was also told I needed insurance, So I got a liability only policy, cost about 30 bucks.