Each moped shall be equipped with the items listed in this
section. Each item shall meet the specified criteria and properly perform its
intended function. Whenever a FMVSS is applicable to an item of equipment, the
criteria specified for that item shall be identical to the criteria specified
in the FMVSS that was effective on the date of manufacture of that item.
(1) Brake system as specified in FMVSS No.
122.
(A) Each moped shall have either a split
service brake system or two independently actuated service brake
systems.
(B) Failure of any
component in a mechanical service brake system shall not result in a loss of
braking ability in the other service brake system on the vehicle.
(C) A moped having a split service brake
system shall be equipped with a brake failure warning lamp.
(D) The moped service brake system shall be
capable of stopping the moped within a distance of 24 feet from a speed of 20
miles per hour.
(E) Each
independently actuated service brake system on a moped shall be capable of
stopping the moped within a distance of 54 feet from a speed of 20 miles per
hour.
(F) Each three-wheeled moped
shall be equipped with a parking brake of friction type with a solely
mechanical means to retain engagement.
(G) The moped brake system shall be installed
so that the lining thickness of the brake drum shoes or disc pads may be
visually inspected without removing the brake drums or disc pads.
(2) Fuel system (combustion
engines).
(A) All components shall be
securely fastened, positioned, and protected so as to prevent contact with, or
leakage upon the cylinder head or any part of the exhaust system.
(B) Each moped manufactured after December
31, 1977 shall be equipped with a manual fuel shut-off control with the
following identified positions as specified in FMVSS No. 123
"Off" - control forward
"On" - control downward
"Reserve" - control upward (if provided).
(3) Exhaust system (combustion
engines).
Each moped shall be equipped with an exhaust system composed
of components including a muffler to reduce exhaust noise to a minimum, which
conduct the exhaust gas from the engine to a safe discharge point, is free of
leaks, is shielded or located so as to prevent bodily contact in normal
operation, and contains no by-pass or cutout device.
(4) Steering system.
Each moped shall be equipped with a steering system which
will permit movement of the steered wheel between the full right and the full
left turn stops without interference with, or obstruction by, any portion of
the moped or the seated driver.
(5) Wheel rims (FMVSS No. 120).
(A) As specified in FMVSS No. 120, the wheel
rims on each moped manufactured after August l, 1977 shall be embossed with
letter and numeral markings indicating the rim size designation, the symbol
DOT, the identification of the rim manufacturer, and the date that the rim was
manufactured.
(B) The wheel rims of
each moped shall be equipped with tires of the size designated by the moped
manufacturer and marked with letters and numerals embossed on the sidewall
indicating the tire size designation, the maximum load rating, the tire
identification number, and the symbol DOT as specified in FMIVSS No.
119.
(6) Fenders.
Each moped shall be equipped with a fender on each wheel
that covers the entire width of the tire tread above that portion of the tire
circumference from fifteen degrees in front to 75 degrees to the rear of a
vertical line through the center of the wheel hub.
(7) Guards and protective coverings.
Each moped shall be equipped with a guard or protective
covering for all drive belts or chains and rotating engine and drive components
to prevent bodily contact and the snagging of clothing.
(8) Seat or saddle.
Each moped shall be equipped with a securely attached seat
or saddle which shall not be adjustable to a height less than 25 inches (64
centimeters) as measured from the upper surface of the unoccupied seat or
saddle to a level surface upon which the wheels of the moped rest.
(9) Handlebars.
Each moped shall be equipped with handlebars having no part
more than 15 inches (38 centimeters) above the upper surface of that portion of
the seat or saddle normally occupied by the driver.
(10) Lamps and reflectors as specified in
FMVSS No. 108.
(A) Headlamp. Each moped shall
be equipped with one but not more than two white (clear) headlamps. The
headlamp shall be mounted at the front of the moped on the vertical centerline,
except that if two are used, they shall be symmetrically disposed about the
vertical centerline. The headlamp shall be mounted at a height of not less than
24 inches (61 centimeters) nor more than 54 inches (137 centimeters) above the
surface upon which the unoccupied moped stands. (Reduced headlamp illumination
requirements apply to mopeds having a combustion engine with a piston or rotor
displacement less than 50 cubic centimeters.)
(B) Taillamp. Each moped shall be equipped
with at least one red taillamp meeting the requirements of the FMVSS. The
taillamp shall be mounted at the rear of the moped on the vertical centerline
except that, if more than one are used, they shall be symmetrically disposed
about the vertical centerline. The taillamp shall be mounted at a height of not
less than 15 inches (38 centimeters) not more than 72 inches (183 centimeters)
above the surface upon which the unoccupied moped stands.
(C) Stoplamp. Each moped shall be equipped
with at least one red stoplamp meeting the requirements of the FMVSS which is
activated upon application of the service brake. The stoplamp shall be mounted
at the rear of the moped on the vertical centerline except that, if more than
one are used, they shall be symmetrically disposed about the vertical
centerline. The stoplamp shall be mounted at a height of not less than 15
inches (38 centimeters) nor more than 72 inches (183 centimeters) above the
surface upon which the unoccupied moped stands.
(D) License plate lamp. Whenever a rear
license plate is required, each moped shall be equipped with a white (clear)
license plate lamp meeting the requirements of the FMVSS. The license plate
lamp shall be mounted to illuminate the rear license plate from the top or
sides.
(E) Headlamp high beam
indicator. Each moped equipped with a dual beam headlamp or two headlamps shall
have a means for indicating to the driver when the upper beam of the headlamp
or the upper beam headlamp is illuminated.
(F) Reflectors.
(i) Each moped shall be equipped with at
least one red rear reflex reflector meeting the requirements of the FMVSS. The
rear reflector shall be mounted on the vertical centerline except that, if more
than one are used, they shall be symmetrically disposed about the vertical
centerline.
(ii) Each moped shall
be equipped with two red side reflex reflectors meeting the requirements of the
FMVSS. One red side reflector shall be mounted on each side of the moped as far
to the rear as is practicable,
(iii) Each moped shall be equipped with two
amber side reflectors meeting the requirements of the FMVSS. One amber side
reflector shall be mounted on each side of the moped as far to the front as is
practicable,
(iv) All reflex
reflectors required on a moped shall be mounted at a height of not less than 15
inches (38 centimeters) nor more than 60 inches (152 centimeters) above the
surface upon which the unoccupied moped stands.
(v) Two or more lamps or reflectors may be
combined if the requirements for each lamp or reflector are met.
(11) Equipment controls
as specified in FMVSS No. 123.
(A) Handlebar
mounted controls. Each equipment control required to be mounted on the
handlebars of a moped shall be operable throughout its full range without
removal of the operator's right or left hand from the throttle control or hand
grip, respectively.
(B) Headlamp
upper beam control. If the moped is equipped with a dual beam headlamp or two
headlamps, a headlamp upper-lower beam control shall be mounted on the left
handlebar. The control shall be operated by moving up to activate the upper
beam and by moving down to activate the lower beam. If the control is combined
with the headlamp on-off switch, a means shall be provided to prevent
inadvertent actuation to the "off" function. The control shall be identified
with the marking "Lights" and the control positions shall be marked "Hi" and
"Lo" to identify the appropriate function.
(C) Horn control. Each moped shall be
equipped with a horn control mounted on the left handlebar. The control
operation shall be pushed to activate. The control shall be identified with the
marking "Horn".
(D) Manual fuel
shutoff control. The requirements for this control are contained in the fuel
system requirements.
(E) Twist-grip
throttle control. Each moped shall be equipped with a twist-grip control
mounted on the right handlebar to control the engine power output. The control
shall be self-closing in a clockwise direction when released.
(F) Supplemental engine stop control. Each
moped shall be equipped with a supple mental engine stop control mounted on the
right handlebar. The control shall be identified with the marking "Engine Stop"
and the control positions shall be marked "Run" and "Off".
(G) Front wheel brake control. Each moped
shall be equipped with a front wheel service brake control mounted on the right
handlebar. The control shall be operated by squeezing to engage the
brake.
(H) Rear wheel brake
control. Each moped shall be equipped with a rear wheel service brake control
mounted on the left handlebar. The control shall be operated by squeezing to
engage the brake.
(I) Ignition
control. If a moped powered by a spark ignition combustion engine is equipped
with an ignition control, the operation of the control shall be rotary with the
"off" position counterclockwise from all other positions. The control shall be
identified with the marking "Ignition" and the off position shall be identified
with the marking "Off".
(12) Speedometer.
A moped may be equipped with a speedometer which displays
speed in miles per hour (mph) and is identified with the marking "M.P.H.". The
display shall show mph increasing in the clockwise direction; numerals and
major graduations shall appear at 10 mph intervals; minor graduations shall
appear at 5 mph intervals as specified in FMVSS 123.
(13) Retracting stand.
Each two-wheeled moped shall be equipped with a stand which
will hold the unattended moped in an upright position. The stand shall retract
rearward and upward if it contacts the road surface when the moped is moving in
a forward direction as specified in FMVSS No. 123.
(14) Horn.
Each moped shall be equipped with an electrically actuated
horn in good working order which will emit a sound audible at a distance of not
less than 200 feet (60 meters) under traffic conditions, but no horn shall emit
an unreasonably harsh sound. No moped shall be equipped with a siren, whistle,
or bell.
(15) Identification
marks.
Each moped shall have a permanent identification marking
showing the name of the manufacturer, the date of manufacture, the model number
or model name of the moped, and the serial number of the
moped.
