Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services
2259 - Mopeds (Formerly Regs. No. 24 and 26)
Section 2259-2.0 - Mopeds

Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 2259-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

2.1 Manufacturer's Statement of Origin must be presented to the Division at the time application for registration is submitted.

2.2 Manufacturer's Statement of Origin must include:

2.2.1 Manufacturer's name

2.2.2 Year of manufacture

2.2.3 Vehicle identification or serial number

2.2.4 Maximum piston displacement less than 55cc.

2.2.5 Brake horsepower rated at no more than 2.7

2.2.6 Name and address of manufacturer.

2.3 Certificate of title will be issued, same as on other vehicles. Fee for the title will be the same.

2.4 Vehicle document fee must be paid, same as on all other vehicles.

2.5 Registration card will be issued, same as on other vehicles.

2.6 Fee for registration is $5.00 and shall be valid for 3 years. A moped license plate will be issued and has to be displayed on the rear of the moped so it is clearly visible. All moped registrations will expire on December 31st.

2.7 Records shall be maintained on the vehicle computer files, same as all other vehicles.

2.8 Duplicate title and duplicate registration card fees are the same.

2.9 No inspection of the vehicle is required for mopeds purchased in Delaware unless supporting ownership papers are in question. (For VIN inspection only). Mopeds purchased out of state must be presented for inspection of the VIN.

2.10 Liens can be recorded, same as on all other vehicles.

2.11 No insurance is required.

2.12 No helmet is required by operator unless under 16 years of age.

2.13 Operator must hold a valid driver's license. The license does not have to be endorsed for a motorcycle. License must always be in possession of operator when moped is being operated.

2.14 Regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a moped is operated upon any public road or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

2.15 Mopeds shall not be operated on:

2.15.1 interstate highways, such as I-95

2.15.2 limited access highways

2.15.3 the right of way of an operating railroad.

2.15.4 any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles unless the helper motor has been turned off.

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