Topic: Definitions · Nº 43 / 67
En cuanto a la circulación, ¿consideramos al ciclomotor como un vehículo a motor?
For traffic purposes, is a moped considered a motor vehicle?
- ASí, porque se trata de un vehículo autopropulsado.Yes, because it is a self-propelled vehicle.
- BNo.No.
- CSí, porque necesitan un motor para su funcionamiento.Yes, because it needs an engine to work.
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Correct answer
- BNo.No.
Explanation
Although it has an engine, the law expressly excludes the moped from the definition of motor vehicle. That is why many rules distinguish between motor vehicles and mopeds, for example the rules on compulsory insurance.
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