Moped defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.038
in effectMoped means a motor-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or similar vehicle that is propelled by a small engine which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower, has a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimeters or produces not more than 1500 watts final output, and:
1. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and
2. Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1 percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
Ê The term does not include an electric bicycle as defined in NRS 484B.017 or an electric scooter as defined in NRS 482.0295 .
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-486.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026