Virginia
Motorcycle:
“every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. ‘Motorcycle’ does not include any ‘autocycle,’ ‘electric personal assistive mobility device,’ ‘electric power-assisted bicycle,’ ‘farm tractor,’ ‘golf cart,’ ‘moped,’ ‘motorized skateboard or scooter,’ ‘utility vehicle,’ or ‘wheelchair or wheelchair conveyance’ as defined in this section.”
Motor-Driven Cycle:
“every motorcycle that has a gasoline engine that (i) displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters; (ii) has a seat less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground; and (iii) has no manufacturer-issued vehicle identification number.”
Moped:
“every vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground that (i) has a seat that is no less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground; (ii) has a gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor that (a) displaces 50 cubic centimeters or less or (b) has an input of 1500 watts or less; (iii) is power-driven, with or without pedals that allow propulsion by human power; and (iv) is not operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. ‘Moped’ does not include an electric power-assisted bicycle or a motorized skateboard or scooter. For purposes of this title, a moped shall be a motorcycle when operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. For purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.), a moped shall be a vehicle while operated on a highway.”
(Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-100)Licensing | Minimum Age | Registration | Insurance | Helmet | |
Motorcycle | Motorcycle License or Endorsement | 16 | Required | Required | Required |
Motor-Driven Cycle | Motorcycle License or Endorsement | 16 | Required | Required | Required |
Moped | Government ID Card | 16 | Required | Not Required for Registration | Required |