Missouri Motorized Bicycle Laws

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What is required to operate a motorized bicycle on a highway or street in this state?

A special permit

A valid registration

A valid license to operate a motor vehicle (correct)

Liability insurance

Where are motorized bicycles prohibited from operating?

On any highway or street in this state

Only on public thoroughfares designated as part of the federal interstate highway system (correct)

On local roads and residential areas

In rural areas only

What is prohibited on highways, rivers, or streams of this state?

Commercial vehicles

Motorcycles

Recreational vehicles

All-terrain vehicles (correct)

What is a consequence of violating the statute concerning motorized bicycles?

A fine and penalty Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for operating an all-terrain vehicle in this state?

A special permit Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of each side of the emblem?

Ten inches Signup and view all the answers

How long is a vehicle inspection valid?

For the entire registration period Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for correcting defects or unsafe conditions found during inspection?

Fifteen days Signup and view all the answers

Can a newly manufactured vehicle be operated without a state inspection?

For a period of 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Where can the owner have corrections made after a failed inspection?

At any place of the owner's choice Signup and view all the answers

What must be obtained before operating a vehicle on public highways after corrections are made?

A certificate of inspection and approval Signup and view all the answers

On which roads can handicapped persons operate all-terrain vehicles for short distances?

State's secondary roads Signup and view all the answers

What is the fee for a special permit issued by a city or county for all-terrain vehicle use?

$15 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for not wearing a safety helmet on an all-terrain vehicle?

18 years old Signup and view all the answers

Where are off-road vehicles allowed to operate within waterways?

Waterways within the boundaries of land owned by the operator Signup and view all the answers

What type of license is required to operate an all-terrain vehicle on a highway?

Operator's or chauffeur's license Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height required for a bicycle safety flag attached to an all-terrain vehicle?

7 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an equilateral triangular emblem on an all-terrain vehicle?

To indicate the vehicle's presence Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited when operating an all-terrain vehicle?

Operating in a careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for enforcing the provisions of this section within their jurisdiction?

All law enforcement officials or peace officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the bicycle safety flag required on an all-terrain vehicle?

Triangle Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Motorized Bicycles

A person must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle to operate a motorized bicycle on any highway or street in this state.
Motorized bicycles are prohibited on interstate highways.

All-Terrain Vehicles

All-terrain vehicles are prohibited on highways, rivers, or streams in this state, except for certain exceptions.
Exceptions include:
- Governmental entities for official use
- Agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between sunrise and sunset
- Handicapped persons for short distances on secondary roads during daylight hours
- Special permits for licensed drivers on highways or county roads
Operators must have a valid driver's license, except handicapped persons.
Vehicles must be operated at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour.
A bicycle safety flag is required on the rear of the vehicle.

All-Terrain Vehicle Equipment

Required equipment includes:
- Lighted headlamp and tail lamp
- Equilateral triangular emblem on the rear of the vehicle
- Braking system in good operating condition
- Adequate muffler system and a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester

Vehicle Inspections

Vehicle inspections are valid for the entire registration period.
Registration must be made within 60 days of inspection.
Newly manufactured vehicles are exempt from inspection for 2 years.

Vehicle Inspection Failures

If a vehicle fails inspection, the owner has 15 days to correct the defects or unsafe conditions.
A certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained before operating the vehicle on public highways again.

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This quiz covers the laws and regulations regarding motorized bicycles in Missouri, including licensing requirements and prohibited operations.