Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires an individual operating a moped to follow certain safety regulations.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual operating a moped to have a valid moped operator’s license or driver’s license (Sec. 11).

• Requires a moped to be insured and registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, effective July 1, 2017 (Sec. 11).

• Requires an individual operating a moped, and any passengers, to wear a reflective vest during nighttime hours (Sec. 11).

• Prohibits an individual from operating a moped at speeds faster than 35 miles per hour (Sec. 11).

• Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend, revoke, or cancel a moped operator’s license in the same manner and upon the same grounds as other motor vehicle operator’s licenses (Sec. 9).

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Vetoed by Governor Nikki Haley

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires an individual operating a moped to follow certain safety regulations.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual operating a moped to have a valid moped operator’s license or driver’s license (Sec. 12).

• Requires a moped to be insured and registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, effective July 1, 2018 (Sec. 12).

• Requires an individual operating a moped, and any passengers, to wear a reflective vest (Sec. 12).

• Requires a moped operated on a public road or highway to have head lights, brake lights, and a continuously flashing rear red tail light (Sec. 12).

• Prohibits operating a moped at speeds higher than 35 miles per hour (Secs. 9 & 28).

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