Are passengers allowed on mopeds?

Are passengers allowed on mopeds?

• A. Yes.
• B. Only if the passenger is a licensed rider.
• C. Only for children under 12.
• D. No.

Answer: (D)

Mopeds are designed for a single rider. They’re generally small, low-powered vehicles with no seating or foot pegs for a passenger, and carrying someone else would affect balance, braking, and control in ways they’re not built to handle. Because of these design and safety considerations, Oregon rules allow only one person on a moped. For transporting more than one person, use a vehicle built for two, such as a motorcycle, and follow its licensing and equipment requirements.

Mopeds are designed for a single rider. They’re generally small, low-powered vehicles with no seating or foot pegs for a passenger, and carrying someone else would affect balance, braking, and control in ways they’re not built to handle. Because of these design and safety considerations, Oregon rules allow only one person on a moped. For transporting more than one person, use a vehicle built for two, such as a motorcycle, and follow its licensing and equipment requirements.