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In Ohio, a moped must have pedals and are governed under special laws distinct from scooters and motorcycles.

Either 2 wheels or 3 wheels (1 front and 2 rear). The vehicle must be capable of being pedaled as well as carrying a helper motor, which cannot: ―Have a piston displacement larger than 50 cc. ―Be capable of producing more than 1 HP. ―Obtain a maximum speed greater than 20 MPH on a level surface.




> Either 2 wheels or 3 wheels (1 front and 2 rear).

this is backwards thinking, two wheel in front is the safer design. decelerating shifts center of gravity forward. turning shifts it to the side . having a wheel there to support it lets you slow down going into a corner (as I am want to do)


That entire law only exists to serve as a incentive not to use anything bigger than a bike but smaller than a full blown motorcycle.




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