Under Oregon law, can mopeds use bike lanes or paths?

Under Oregon law, can mopeds use bike lanes or paths?

• A. Yes, all the time.
• B. No, never.
• C. Yes, if they have a power source.
• D. Yes, but only if the moped is being pedaled.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that how a moped is propelled changes where it may ride. If you’re pedaling a moped, it’s treated like a bicycle and can use bike lanes or paths where bicycles are allowed. If the motor is doing the propulsion, the vehicle becomes a motor vehicle, and bike lanes or paths are generally not available for that use; you’d ride in the roadway like other motorized vehicles. So you can use bike lanes only when you’re pedaling. Always follow posted signs and local rules, since some paths may restrict motorized traffic even for mopeds.

The main idea is that how a moped is propelled changes where it may ride. If you’re pedaling a moped, it’s treated like a bicycle and can use bike lanes or paths where bicycles are allowed. If the motor is doing the propulsion, the vehicle becomes a motor vehicle, and bike lanes or paths are generally not available for that use; you’d ride in the roadway like other motorized vehicles. So you can use bike lanes only when you’re pedaling. Always follow posted signs and local rules, since some paths may restrict motorized traffic even for mopeds.