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Un ciclomotor, ¿se considera un vehículo de motor?

Is a moped considered a motor vehicle?

  • ASí, porque es un vehículo autopropulsado.Yes, because it is a self-propelled vehicle.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, porque tiene un motor pequeño.Yes, because it has a small engine.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

The Traffic Law defines a motor vehicle as a vehicle with an engine for propulsion, but it expressly excludes mopeds, trams and vehicles for people with reduced mobility. That is why a moped is not considered a motor vehicle, even though it has an engine.

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