Moped Manual - New Jersey
OF N E W JNew Jersey Department of TransportationMotor Vehicle Serviceswww.state.nj.us/mvs
This manual was originally publishedin cooperation with the North Plainfield Board of Education,the New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association and the MOPED Owners Association.
New Jerseymoped manualIntroductionDriving a motorized bicycle, or MOPED, can be fun.However, it's also a privilege, not a right. In New Jersey, MOPED driversare required by law to abide by the same traffic rules as motor vehicledrivers - as well as a few special traffic regulations.Enjoy your MOPED. But drive carefully . . . for your safety and thatof others.James Weinstein, CommissionerNew Jersey Department of TransportationC. Richard Kamin, DirectorMotor Vehicle ServicesThe NJ MOPED license plate is always mounted on the rear of the vehicle.
New Jerseymoped manualMotorized Bicycle (MOPED) ManualA supplement to the NJ Driver ManualDefine a MOPED . 1Get your MOPED license . 2Know other requirements. 4Follow MOPED laws . 5Avoid points and penalties. 7Control your MOPED . 8Avoid MOPED accidents.10Check the MOPED .12Choose proper clothing .13Start your MOPED.15Drive your MOPED .16Take bike routes .21Drive at night.22Watch the weather .23Know additional hazards.24Answer sample test questions.29Practive driving test runs.31Locate MVS facilities.inside back coverNew Jersey Department of TransportationMotor Vehicle ServicesChristine Todd Whitman, GovernorJames Weinstein, CommissionerC. Richard Kamin, DirectorJanuary 2000
New Jerseymoped manualDefine a MOPEDIn New Jersey, a motorized bicycle, or MOPED, is defined by law as apedal bicycle with a helper motor that has a maximum piston displacementof less than 50 cubic centimeters, or no more than 1.5 brake horsepower,and is capable of a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour ona flat surface. Motorized tricycles are not legal in New Jersey and cannot beoperated on public roadways.In this manual, the terms motorized bicycle and MOPED will be usedinterchangeably.MOPEDs aren't bicyclesAlthough they resemble bicycles, MOPEDs are heavier and handledifferently. They usually requirelonger braking distances to stop,don't turn as quickly and areharder to pedal than bicycles.MOPEDs aren'tmotorcycles, eitherMOPEDs are lighter and haveless power than even the smallestmotorcycles. They also lackcertain standard equipmentfound on motorcycles, such asturn signals, two rearviewmirrors, and so on. However,some MOPED manufacturers nowoffer electric turn signals andtwo-speed transmissions asoptional equipment. Motorcyclesare subject to annual vehicleinspection; MOPEDs are not.AFFIX CORRECTION STICKERUpon my death I am willingto donate the following:EYESLIVERHEARTKIDNEYANY ORGANNONERESTRICTIONSQ. 15 Passenger or Less1. Corrective LensesR. Bus Mechanic Without Passenger2. Prosthetic DeviceS. No School Age Passengers3. Mechanical Device4. Hearing ImpairedENDORSEMENTS5. Attached RestrictionsF. MopedL. Excludes Vehicles with Air BrakesH. Hazardous MaterialM. Excludes Class A Passenger VehiclesM. MotorcycleN. Excludes Class A & B Passenger Vehicles N. TankO. Valid in Tow Trucks OnlyP. Passenger VehicleP. Non CDL Passenger OnlyT. Double/Triple Trailer1
New Jerseymoped manualGet your MOPED licenseTo be able to drive a MOPED, you must be: At least 15 years old with a valid MOPED, motorcycle, or basic driverlicense.If you need a MOPED driver license, purchase an examination permitat any motor vehicle agency for 5. The permit is valid for 45 days. Youwill have to show acceptable proof of age and identity, and evidence thatyour presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Althoughyour birth certificate (original or certified copy) is preferred proof, otherdocuments may be used. Please refer to the list in the NJ Driver Manual. Youmust also provide your Social Security number (or an exemption) before thepermit is issued. Note: You cannot receive or apply for a MOPED license ifyour driving privileges are revoked.To obtain a MOPED license, you must: Study this manual and the NJ Driver Manual. Take the eyesight and written tests at a driver testing center, or atcertain agencies. (Refer to the MVS facilities listing at the back ofthis book.) If you can't read English, and can't complete the writtentest, you can take an oral test with 20 questions and a maximum of30 color slides, transparencies or other facsimiles that show imagesof traffic control devices. You'll be required to answer the questionsand explain the slides to the examiner. The passing score is 80% oneach part. In addition, you must be physically competent to drive aMOPED.2
New Jerseymoped manual Pass these tests and MVS will validate your examination permit. Thisallows you to practice drive during daylight hours without supervisionfor a period not to exceed 45 days from the date the permit waspurchased. Schedule a driving test. See the inside back cover for a list of drivingtest sites. If you fail the road test, you'll have to wait two weeks for aretest. If you do not pass the driving test within the 45 days, you mustapply for a new permit. (Since MOPEDs are not permitted on certainroads, it may be necessary to transport your MOPED to the test areaon a trailer or car rack.) Take the road test. Note that your MOPED must be registered andinsured. Also, carry the examination permit with you whenever youdrive the MOPED. Pass the road test. Take your permit to a motor vehicle agency toobtain your MOPED photo license required for first time drivers andthose under 21 for 2. If you fail, you can retake the road test intwo weeks.If you're issued a basic or motorcycle license when you reach age 17,you must turn in your MOPED license. Or, after four years, renew your photoMOPED license for 2 if you do not obtain another license.(Refer to the sections titled Sample test questions (for questions that can help youprepare for your written examination) and Driving test runs in the back of thispublication.)3
New Jerseymoped manualKnow other requirementsMOPED drivers must: Obtain a helmet. Safety helmets must meet the specificationsestablished by the U.S. Department of Transportation. When buyinga helmet, look for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)or Snell Memorial Foundation labels. Also, choose a helmet that fitssnugly, has a chinstrap, and has at least four square inches of red,amber or white reflectorized tape on each side that's affixed in apermanent weather-proof manner. The helmet should not have anydefects, such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps. Wear a helmet, as required by law. The single most important thingyou can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident isto wear a securely fastened, approved helmet. A full-face helmet isrecommended. It's the same as worn by motorcyclists, but without theface shield or goggle requirement. Failure to wear a helmet can result inserious injury and/or a fine of up to 100. Carry a valid driver license, registration certificate and insuranceidentification card while driving a MOPED. Failure to do so can resultin a fine of up to 50.MOPED owners must: Title and register their vehicles before they can be driven on publicroadways. Only MOPEDs approved by Motor Vehicle Services can be titledand registered. The titling fee is 20. The registration fee is 8 a year.MOPEDs must have a special MOPED license plate displayed on the rearof the vehicle. You can title and register the MOPED at any motorvehicle agency. Obtain liability insurance covering 1) bodily injury (up to 15,000), 2)death (up to 30,000), and 3) property damage (up to 5,000).Note: Fees in this manual are subject to change. To confirm fees,please call 1-888-486-3339 toll free in New Jersey or 1-609-292-6500from out of state.4
New Jerseymoped manualFollow MOPED lawsYou must obey all the New Jersey motor vehicle laws and regulationsfor bicyclists and motor vehicle drivers. (Refer to the NJ Driver Manual.)Learn these laws and regulations, as well as MOPED laws, because the writtenexamination will include questions from both manuals.New Jersey law requires MOPED drivers to: Know the meaning of all traffic signs and signals (see the NJ DriverManual). Drive on the right side of the road. Driving your MOPED towardtraffic is illegal and unsafe. Motorists aren't accustomed to vehiclesapproaching on the wrong side of the road. At intersections, motoristsshould first look left, then right, before pulling out. Wrong-waydrivers may be hit beforethey are seen. Driving onthe left also exposes youto head-on collisions. Theforce is many times greaterthan being hit from therear. You also may havea hard time reading roadsigns when driving thewrong way. Drive no more than twoabreast when traffic is notimpeded; otherwise, youmust drive single file andstay well behind oneanother. Use hand andvoice signals to tell otherMOPED drivers when youplan to stop or turn. Do not carry a passenger.Because of the relatively low speeds attained byUnlike a motorcycle, aMOPEDs, unless turning left drivers should rideas far to the right of the traffic lane as possible.MOPED does not have the5
New Jerseymoped manualpower, strength or handling ability to safely carry a passenger inaddition to the driver. Do not hitch a ride by attaching the MOPED to another vehicle, or byholding onto another vehicle. Do not drive MOPEDs on:1. Interstate highways, the Garden State Parkway, the New JerseyTurnpike or the Atlantic City Expressway;2. Four-lane highways divided by a grass or concrete median;3. Highways with a speed limit over 50 miles per hour (The Director ofMotor Vehicle Services is authorized to prohibit MOPED use onroadways with a speed limit of over 40 miles per hour when suchroadways are considered unsafe for MOPED operation.);4. Railroads or rights-of-way of operating railroads;5. Any public lands prohibited by a governing body; and6. Sidewalks.State law also requires your MOPED to have: A white front headlamp and red rear taillight capable of being seen undernormal conditions from at least 500 feet. These lights must be used betweensunset and sunrise, or anytime bad weather makes it hard to see up to500 feet. (However, it is recommended that you drive with your lightson at all times. You maythink you're visible, but itis best to give motoristsevery chance to see you.Turn on your lights - dayand night.) A bell or horn (but not asiren or whistle) that canbe heard 100 feet away. Enough braking power tomake the wheels skid onThe headlight must be on during time ofdry, clean, level pavement. operation without exception.6
New Jerseymoped manualAvoid points and penaltiesMOPED drivers who commit traffic violations earn points in addition tocourt penalties. It's also against the law to operate a motorized bicycle whileunder the influence (DUI) of liquor, narcotics or drugs. Juveniles under theage of 17 are now treated as adults with hearings in Municipal Courts andare subject to the same fines and penalties as adults. Convictions are thenreported to Motor Vehicle Services by the courts.Points charged against your MOPED license are added to your NewJersey driver license point total if you obtain a valid basic driver license ormotorcycle license. This also applies to MOPED drivers under 17 when theyobtain a basic New Jersey driver license. If you accumulate too many points,MVS may suspend your driving privileges. If you receive points for trafficviolations out-of-state, MVS will add them to your record. You may loseyour driving privilege for traffic violations, DUI, or if the Director of MotorVehicles considers you a problem driver. If your privilege is suspended, youcannot drive.Refer to the NJ Driver Manual for an explanation of violations, DUI,the point system, fines, and suspension and restoration of your drivingprivileges.Driver Reexams may be necessaryFor public safety and the MOPED driver's safety, Motor Vehicle Servicesmay require that a MOPED license applicant, a current MOPED driver or asuspended MOPED driver retake the MOPED written and driving tests.7
New Jerseymoped manualControl your MOPEDWhen turning your MOPED, you keep fromfalling by leaning in the direction of the turn.If you only turn the handlebar, you will bepulled the other way.Judging how much physical force youneed to overcome this pulling sensation takespractice. It also involves knowing what speedis safe for each turn.Stopping distances varyThere is no simple way to explain exactlyhow long it will take to stop at certain speeds.Stopping distance depends on: Miles per hour (traveling speed); Your reaction time; Weather and road conditions; The MOPED's condition: brakes and tires(and the type used); The total vehicle weight, driver andpackages.One point is sure - the faster you go, thelonger it will take to stop. At higher speeds,or going down a hill, it is very difficult to stopa MOPED in an emergency.STOPYIELDDO NOTENTERWRONGWAYKeep a safe distance whenfollowing another vehicleTailgating (driving too close to the vehicle in front) is a common causeof accidents. If a car ahead stops suddenly, you should have enough space to8
New Jerseymoped manualstop in time. Tailgating can cause a series of rear-end collisions when manyvehicles are too close together.Use the two-second ruleSince most drivers have trouble judging distances, the two-second rulecan be used. Here's how it works:1. Select a fixed object ahead of the vehicle in front of you. The objectmay be a sign or a tree. Make sure the object does not distract your attentionfrom driving.2. As the vehicle in front passes the object, begin counting two seconds(one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two).3. If it takes at least two seconds before you pass the object, you shouldhave enough distance for a sudden stop.The two-second rule takes into account your speed and the speed of thevehicle in front. Try the rule while driving; it can help you develop goodjudgment for proper following distances.Note: During bad weather, the two-second count should be increasedto three or four seconds.Start to count as thecar ahead passesthe fixed pointYou should be able tocount 1,001 . 1,002before you pass thefixed pointChoose aneasily visiblefixed point(such as a sign)9
New Jerseymoped manualAvoid MOPED accidentsIn 1995, there were 227 MOPED accidents in New Jersey. Forty-threepercent or 98 persons were injured. No fatalities were reported.Probable causes of those accidents include driver inattention, such ascrossing an intersection on a yellow light. Other crashes were caused by theinability of the MOPED to move fast enough to avoid traffic. Another causeis a loss of balance or control. New drivers often don't have the experienceto safely control the MOPED.Fifty-six percent of the 227 MOPED crashes involved property damage.This means that 127 MOPED drivers hit inanimate objects such as car doors,poles, curbs, potholes, storm drains and sewer covers. These drivers also hitpedestrians, bicyclists and animals.Red Light - Stop before the intersectionor crosswalk and remain standing untilgreen is shown alone.Yellow Light - When shown alone,traffic should stop before entering theintersection or crosswalk, unless thevehicle is so close to intersection that itcannot be stopped safely.Yellow Arrow - Gives the driver achance to stop safely before the greensignal changes to red.Green Light - Go if the intersection isclear. Yield to pedestrians and vehiclesstill in the intersection. Before youmake a left turn, yield to vehicles goingstraight.Green Arrow - When shown alone orin combination with the red signal,proceed only as shown by the arrow. Becautious and yield to people on foot.10
New Jerseymoped manualOther causes of MOPED accidents are careless driving, failure to stop attraffic lights and stop signs, driving the wrong way and driving under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs.By 1997 the vehicle fatality rate of the nation reached an historic lowof 1.7 per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. In New Jersey that sameyear there were 699 fatal accidents with 774 people killed. There were noMOPED fatalities that year.Between 1988 and 1997 there were 7,622 fatal accidents in NewJersey. Five fatalities were MOPED drivers. MOPEDs are prohibited on dividedhighways, interstates and toll roads. However, state, municipal and countyroads and highways with speed limits under 50 miles per hour are availablefor MOPED use. Exceptions to the general laws are in the relevant regulations:N.J.A.C. 13:25-8.1-13:25-8.6.11
New Jerseymoped manualCheck the MOPEDBefore driving your MOPED, you must give it a quick predrive safetycheck that should include: TiresAre they inflated properly according to the tire design?Are the tires seated properly on the rims?Are the tires wearing evenly?Are there any signs of cuts or sidewall cracks? WheelsAre the spokes tight?Are the wheels adjusted properly? Brake leversAre the cables connected and adjusted to the proper tightness?Are the levers operating properly? Fuel tankDo you have enough fuel? LightsCan you turn them on and off?Did you check your brake lights, also? PedalsDo they turn freely?Do you check their condition now and then, and keep theirreflectorized panels clean of dirt? Drive chainIs it tight, oiled and free of mud and dirt? Nuts and boltsDid you visually check all major nuts and bolts? SwitchesAre they all working?Did you check lights and horn?Did you check and adjust the mirrors, if so equipped?Each time you prepare to drive, go through this list. Knowing that yourMOPED is ready and safe will make you a safer MOPED driver.12
New Jerseymoped manualChoose proper clothingWear bright clothing so that you'll stand out and other motorists willsee you clearly. If possible, use reflective material. Reflectivity is the resultof light reflected back to its source on paths that are parallel to thosestriking the reflector. This quality is essential for visibility during cloudyor foggy weather conditions or at dusk or night. It uses the light intensityfrom vehicle headlights and other light sources that provide visibility withoutelectricity or batteries.Wear an approved motorcycle helmet. MOPED drivers are required bylaw to wear a helmet, it is your only protection from serious head injury.(See page 4 for more helmet information.) A helmet also protects the driverfrom wind and cold.Wear goggles, face shields and glasses that are scratch-free, shatterresistant and ventilated to prevent fog build-up or misting while driving.If you wear glasses, be sure they're safety glasses or have pl
Study this manual and the NJ Driver Manual. Take the eyesight and written tests at a driver testing center, or at certain agencies. (Refer to the MVS facilities listing at the back of this book.) If you can't read English, and can't complete the written
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