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Riding a moped

The holder of any class of South Australian driver's licence can ride a moped as long as the moped is registered, insured and compliant with Australian design rules.

The holder of a learner's permit cannot ride a moped unless the permit is for R-DATE or R-class.

What is a moped?

A moped is defined as a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle (other than a power-assisted bicycle) that:

  • is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a capacity not exceeding 50 millilitres; or a motor other than an internal combustion engine, and
  • is capable of a speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour.

More information

Riding a power-assisted bicycle

Related Tags: motorcycles, moped

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