North Carolina restricts moped operation to roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less and limits passenger capacity

Original title: Moped Regulation.

Last action · April 30, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action)Sponsors: Jay Adams and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina prohibits operating a moped on highways where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour, beginning December 1, 2025. The legislation also restricts mopeds to a single rider unless manufacturer documentation proves the vehicle was designed for more. Additionally, riders must stay in the right-hand side of the right-hand lane except when preparing for a left turn on faster roads.

Why it matters

Moped operators face new travel route restrictions across the state, narrowing the roads they are legally permitted to use based on posted speed limits. Violating the lane-position rule constitutes an .

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Moped operators

Moped operators face prohibitions on riding on roads with speed limits over 35 mph, must carry manufacturer documentation to transport passengers, and are restricted to specific lane positions.

Directly affected

Motorists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are moped riders allowed on roads with speed limits higher than 35 miles per hour?

No. The bill explicitly prohibits operating a moped upon a highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour.

When does this new law take effect?

The act takes effect on December 1, 2025.

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Procedural history

14 actions

Apr 30, 2025Senate
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Regular Message Received From House
Apr 30, 2025House
Regular Message Sent To Senate
Apr 29, 2025House
Passed 3rd Reading
Apr 29, 2025House
Passed 2nd Reading

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Apr 28, 2025House
Placed On Cal For 04/29/2025
Apr 28, 2025House
Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
Apr 28, 2025House
Reptd Fav
Apr 16, 2025House
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 16, 2025House
Reptd Fav Com Substitute
Apr 9, 2025House
Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 9, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 8, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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