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## In addition, you should follow the rules for riding a moped listed below: 

• Stay out of traffic as much as possible; 

• Try to find routes that are not traveled heavily; 

• Keep your distance. In every situation leave a reasonable amount of space between you and the other vehicle; 

• Keep to the right of your lane. Give yourself as much space as you can; 

• Because you will probably be moving more slowly than the other traffic, other drivers will want to pass you. Stay out of their way, as much as possible; 

• Do not share lanes with other vehicles; 

• At an intersection, never squeeze between parked cars and moving traffic; 

• Make sure other drivers can see you by wearing light or brightly colored clothing; 

• If possible, install electric turn signals on your moped. Otherwise, be sure to use hand signals when you turn or stop; 

• Look as far ahead as possible; 

• Anytime you cross the path of traffic, slow down, stop and look carefully before you proceed to move; 

• Be sure to look over your shoulder before you move into traffic and always be careful around parked cars; 

• Protect your body. Wear protective clothing that covers your body and always wear shoes. 

## Registration of Mopeds (Effective July 2015) 

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles requires all moped operators to register their vehicle with the DMV, and obtain a registration card and license plate, which must be displayed on the rear of the moped at all times. 

Moped operators will be required to visit their local license plate agency for the registration process. The office locations can be found on the DMV website. 

The cost of registering each moped is $24 annually. Durham ($15), Orange ($15), Randolph ($1) and Wake ($5) counties each charge an additional transit tax. 

Operators must be 16 years of age or older and must have a valid N.C. driver license or N.C. ID card along with the moped manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO). If an operator does not have an MCO for their vehicle, the operator can fill out an Affidavit of Facts for the Registration of a Moped form (MVR-58) to serve as proof of ownership. 

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