The moped laws in the U.S. vary from state to state. The following is a list of laws that are shared by almost every state, as defined by the U.S. government and the traffic associations of each state.

Moped laws in the U.S. include:

Class A Moped Laws (30mph – 40mph)

• All riders require an M Class license.
• Whether it is day or night time, head lights must be switched on and fully working at all times.
• Obviously, the appropriate insurance is mandatory.
• The moped must be fully registered with the appropriate state licensing agency.
• A crash helmet and, if necessary, eye goggles or similar eye protection must be worn at all times, even when mounting or dismounting a stationary moped.
• Mopeds can be ridden in any traffic lanes.
• Before the moped can be fully licensed, an inspection by a qualified motor vehicle inspector is required.

Class B Moped Laws (20mph – 30mph)

• You must still carry a valid license, although any class is sufficient.
• The moped must be fully registered with the appropriate state licensing agency.
• Whether it is day or night time, head lights must be switched on and fully working at all times.
• Helmet and, if necessary, eye goggles or similar eye protection must be worn at all times, even if the moped is stationary.
• This moped class can only be ridden in right hand and shoulder lanes.
• The appropriate insurance is mandatory.
• No inspection is required before licensing.

Class C Moped Laws (Under 20mph)

• Whilst you must still carry a valid license, any class is sufficient.
• The moped must be registered with the appropriate vehicle licensing agency.
• Head lights must be operating all day and night.
• You are not required by law to wear a helmet and eye protection, although it is recommended.
• Mopeds can only be driven in the right hand and shoulder lanes.
• No insurance is necessary to ride this moped class.
• No inspection is required on registration.

Whilst the moped laws are different from state to state, this list will give the reader a general idea of what rules they must adhere to. The main differences to moped laws in different states are only the kind of laws that define what a moped is and what lanes they may travel in. In some states, mopeds are not allowed onto the freeways, if they have an over 50cc engine. In some states, the moped laws require different levels of mandatory insurance for age, length of time the license has been held, type of license and amount of miles one intends to travel in a year.