§ 6.04.330. Moped.  


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  • "Moped" means a motor-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or similar vehicle that is propelled by a small engine which produces not more than two gross brake horsepower, has a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters or produces not more than 1,500 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 one percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.

    The term does not include an electric bicycle.

(Ord. No. 2839, § 1 (8.04.355), 5-27-80; Ord. No. 4794, § 1, 10-14-97; Ord. No. 6266, § 1, 11-7-12)

State law reference

Similar definition, NRS 484.0798.