46.2-914 - Limitations on operation of mopeds. - Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-914. Limitations on operation of mopeds.

A. No moped shall be driven on any highway or public vehicular area fasterthan 35 miles per hour. Any person who operates a moped faster than 35 milesper hour shall be deemed, for all the purposes of this title, to be operatinga motorcycle.

B. No moped shall be driven on any highway by any person under the age of 16,and every person driving a moped shall carry with him some form ofidentification that includes his name, address, and date of birth.

C. Operation of mopeds is prohibited on any Interstate Highway Systemcomponent.

Violation of this subsection shall constitute a traffic infraction punishableby a fine of no more than $50.

(Code 1950, §§ 46-1, 46-185, 46-186, 46-343; 1954, c. 59; 1958, cc. 501, 541,§ 46.1-1; 1964, c. 618; 1966, c. 643; 1968, cc. 285, 641, 653, 685; 1972, cc.433, 609; 1974, c. 347; 1975, cc. 382, 426; 1976, c. 372; 1977, cc. 252, 585;1978, cc. 36, 550, 605; 1979, c. 100; 1980, c. 51; 1981, c. 585; 1983, c.386; 1984, cc. 404, 780; 1985, c. 447; 1986, cc. 72, 613; 1987, c. 151; 1988,cc. 107, 452, 865; 1989, c. 727; 2004, c. 758; 2006, cc. 529, 538; 2008, c.525; 2009, c. 795.)