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Reminder: New Motor Scooter and Moped Laws Effective October 1, 2012

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 5, 2012

As a reminder, several new laws regarding mopeds and motor scooters recently went into effect.  As of October 1, 2012, mopeds and motor scooters are required to be titled and display a decal.  In addition, operators of these types of vehicles are required to:

• Possess a valid driver’s license or moped permit
• Carry proof of insurance
• Wear protective headgear and eye device

The electronic submission of title applications for mopeds and motor scooters can be processed at a tag and title service, dealer, or through the Web.

If a motor scooter or moped was purchased prior to October 1, 2012 and does not have a certificate of origin or title, a customer may sign onto the MVA website, complete an electronic affidavit, and receive a title and a decal in the mail.  A title and decal cannot be processed through the Web if:

• The vehicle is subject to a lien.
• There is a transfer of ownership.
• The vehicle does not have a vehicle identification number (VIN).

Requests to obtain a title and a decal on a motor scooter or moped with a lien or a transfer of ownership must be processed at a tag and title service or a dealer.  Requests for motor scooters or moped in need of a VIN may only be processed at an MVA full service branch office.

Please review MVA Website.

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Release ID: 12-250
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