Can you carry two people on a moped?

You can ride a moped with no L-plate and, yes, you can take a passenger on it. Of course, being a sub-4kW, sub-50cc machine, it might not actually move under the weight of two of you, but it’s legal.

Can I carry a passenger on a 50cc scooter?

So long as you can ride without an L-plate, you can ride with a passenger. However, it’s about making sure your vehicle can handle a passenger and making sure the pillion passenger has a helmet and other safety equipment.

Can you carry a passenger on a scooter?

You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motor cycle is designed to do so.

Do mopeds need mirrors?

In short, there is no legal requirement to have mirrors on a motorcycle. So you are not breaking the law if you have one mirror or two or none at all. However, as a motorcyclist you need to be fully aware of traffic around you at all times so it is highly advisable to have two mirrors. The bike behind is invisible.

Can a learner motorcyclist carry a passenger?

Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it’s power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.

Is it illegal to have no wing mirrors on a moped?

In short, there is no legal requirement to have mirrors on a motorcycle. So you are not breaking the law if you have one mirror or two or none at all. If you have mirrors then to pass a MOT they must be in serviceable condition and work correctly.

Can I ride a moped without L plates?

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

Is it legal for 2 people to ride on a scooter?

ANSWER: Charles, I have never read any laws during my research that 2 people cannot ride on a scooter. In fact, many scooters are specifically designed to carry a rider behind the driver, with extra seat space, foot pegs and backrests.

What are the rules for riding a moped in Illinois?

It’s important to review the safety precautions outlined in the Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual; however, note that regulations specific to moped operators include: Any moped or scooter carrying 2 people must have a seat and a footrest for the passenger. Headlight visible from at least 500 feet.

Is it legal to drive a tandem scooter on the road?

The Department does not have any plans to amend the legislation to make Tandem mobility scooters lawful. There are two categories of mobility scooter. Class 2 mobility scooters can’t be used on the road (except where there isn’t a pavement) and have a maximum speed of 4 mph. This type of mobility scooter does not need to be registered.

Is it legal to ride a moped on the shoulder?

Moped is permitted on all roads, except interstate highways. It is ok to ride on shoulder, but not on the sidewalk. Helmet is recommended but not required. Special license, plates, insurance are not required.

Are there any mobility scooters with 2 seats?

The first one of the 2-person mobility scooter models we are going to mention here is the Tandem mobility scooter that comes with 2 seats. It is a very popular model which allows you to have company while driving around doing your everyday activities.

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