Scooters, Mopeds, Etc... in Oklahoma
If you’re interested in other ways to get around besides a car or motorcycle, you may have thought about getting a moped, scooter, motorized bicycle, or electric-assisted bicycle.
Before you buy one, make sure you consider the rules and restrictions the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) has involving these vehicles.
OK Motor-Driven Cycles
To use a motor-driven cycle on public streets, you need a Class M (motorcycle) license or a motorcycle endorsement for your auto license. Check out our page on motorcycle licensing in Oklahoma for help with that.
Oklahoma considers your vehicle a motor-driven cycle if it has:
- 3 wheels or fewer on the ground.
- A seat or saddle for the driver and passengers (if applicable).
- EITHER:
- A combustion engine* with a maximum displacement of over 35 CC but under 150 CC.
OR - An electric motor* that puts out more than 1000 watts.
- A combustion engine* with a maximum displacement of over 35 CC but under 150 CC.
For information about insuring and registering motor-driven cycles, please contact your local DPS office.
*Cycles with smaller and less powerful motors belong to different categories. See the sections below on electric-assisted bicycles and motorized bicycles.
Mopeds in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma DPS defines a moped as a vehicle that:
- CANNOT go faster than 30 MPH.
- Has an:
- Automatic transmission.
- Engine that:
- Is a maximum of 50 CC.
- Has no more than 2 brake horsepower.
To ride a moped in Oklahoma, you need a valid motorcycle license, permit, or endorsement. Your moped must also be registered and insured. Please contact your local DPS office for information about registering a moped.
OK Motorized Scooters
Walking no your style? Consider a motorized scooter. Oklahoma DOES NOT require you to have a license or insurance to ride these vehicles.
Motorized scooters must have:
- No more than 3 wheels.
- Handlebars for steering.
- A motor that:
- CANNOT push the vehicle faster than 25 MPH on flat ground.
- Outputs 1000 watts or less (for electric engines) OR has a piston displacement of no more than 35 CC (for combustion engines).
OK Electric-Assisted Bicycles
North Dakota considers your vehicle an electric-assisted bicycle* if it has:
- 2 or 3wheels.
- A seat.
- Working foot pedals.
- An electric motor that:
- CANNOT propel the bike faster than 30 MPH on flat ground, with or without pedaling.
- Stops when the brakes are applied.
- Has 1000 watts of power or less.
All you need to ride an electric assisted motorcycle is a valid driver’s license—no endorsement necessary. You DO NOT need insurance.
*Your local county may have stricter restrictions for a vehicles to qualify as electric-assisted bicycles, check with your local DPS office if you’re unsure on your vehicle’s legality.
Oklahoma Motorized Bicycles
Motorized bicycles are different from motor-driven cycles in the eyes of the ND DPS.
You can ride a motorized bicycle in Oklahoma* if you have a valid driver’s license, as long as the vehicle has:
- Working foot pedals.
- No manual gear shifting device.
- An engine that is:
- UNABLE to push the bike faster than 35 MPH on flat ground.
- 80 CC or less.
Your motorized bicycle does NOT need to be insured.
*Cities and counties may have their own rules and restrictions regarding motorized bicycles. Contact your local DPS office.
Autocycles in Oklahoma
An autocycle is a vehicle that has:
- 3 wheels.
- An engine with a piston displacement of at least 150 CC.
- Seats and seat belts for each rider.
- An enclosed space for the driver and passengers.
To drive an autocycle in Oklahoma, you need a valid driver’s license and your vehicle must be registered and insured.
Jump to this page to get the information you need to register a vehicle in Oklahoma.