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VIRP 21.160: Motorized Bicycle (Moped) License Plates (VC §§5030-5039)

Special Plates

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 21.160 (Motorized Bicycle (Moped) License Plates (VC §§5030-5039)) covers motorized bicycles (mopeds) must be licensed before they are operated or moved upon a highway. A license plate and identification card (ID) are issued. Part of Special Plates. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Motorized bicycles (mopeds) must be licensed before they are operated or moved upon a highway.
  • A license plate and identification card (ID) are issued.
  • Mopeds are not subject to annual renewal.
  • Dealers (VC §5034)—DMV does not license moped dealers.
  • Moped dealers may apply for moped license plates to use for demonstration or delivery of a moped.

Important Facts

Manual section
21.160
Chapter
Special Plates
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview