Md. Code Regs. 11.15.35.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 11.15.35.03 - Mopeds and Motor Scooters

A. Mandatory Titling. An individual who owns a moped or motor scooter shall:

(1) Apply, in a format determined by the Administration, for a title and include on the application:

(a) The vehicle identification number;

(b) A serial number; or

(c) A unique identifying number issued by the Administration; and

(2) Pay the following fees:

(a) For a moped or motor scooter owned by the applicant prior to October 2, 2012, and titled prior to October 2, 2013, a title decal fee as set forth in Transportation Article, § 13-106(d)(4)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) For all other mopeds or motor scooters:

(i) A title decal fee as set forth in Transportation Article, § 13-106(d)(4)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) An excise tax as set forth in Transportation Article, § 13-809(a)(2)(iv), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(iii) A title fee as set forth in Transportation Article, § 13-802(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. All mopeds and motor scooters in use on public highways as defined in Transportation Article, § 11-127, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall display the title decal on the rear of the vehicle in a visible position.

C. Title decals may not be transferred to:

(1) Another vehicle; or

(2) A subsequent owner of the same vehicle.

D. Operators and riders on mopeds and motor scooters shall wear protective headgear and eye-protective devices as set forth under COMAR 11.13.05.02B and .03, respectively.

E. Operators of mopeds and motor scooters shall carry evidence of the required security in accordance with Transportation Article, § 17-103, Annotated Code of Maryland, while operating the moped or motor scooter.

Md. Code Regs. 11.15.35.03

Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2012 (39:21 Md. R. 1376); adopted permanently effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1614)