Michigan law defines a moped as a two or three-wheel vehicle which meets all of the following limitations:

1. Top speed is no more than 30 mph on level surface
2. Engine size is 50 cc or less
3. No manual gearshift
4. 2.0 or less rear brake horsepower (measure of horsepower at the rear wheel)

Vehicles meeting this definition are classified as a moped and are registered with a 3-year moped decal for $15. Vehicles exceeding any of the characteristics listed above are classified as motorcycles.

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