Scooters, Mopeds, Etc... in Kentucky

Kentucky defines many motor-driven cycles as mopeds—and implements both moped license and registration requirements. With this guide, we’ll teach you all the preliminary steps you need to take before hitting the road on your moped.

What Are Mopeds in KY?

In Kentucky, mopeds are motor-driven cycles with or without pedals that have:

  • An engine with no more than 2 brake horsepower.
  • A cylinder capacity of 50 CCs or less.
  • Automatic transmission that doesn’t require shifting or clutching once engaged.
  • Can’t operate faster than 30 MPH.

If your vehicle doesn’t meet the above criteria and is not a motorcycle, it may fall under another class of motor-driven cycle that cannot be driven on public roadways.

In Kentucky, you are NOT required to register your moped. You do, however, need specific credentials to operate a moped. We’ll go over those next.

Getting a KY Moped License

You must be at least 16 years old to operate a moped in Kentucky. However, as of July 15, 2024 Kentucky no longer requires a stand alone moped license.

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