Section 52 Definition of Motorized Bicycle
Said section 1 of said chapter 90, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the definition of "motorized bicycle" and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
"Motorized bicycle"', a pedal bicycle which has a helper motor, or a non-pedal bicycle which has a motor, with either a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters or the hybrid or electric powered equivalent, an automatic transmission, and which is capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour; provided, that "motorized bicycle'' shall not include an electric bicycle.
Summary
This section updates the definition of motorized bicycles, also known as mopeds, to ensure that electric or hybrid powered mopeds can be registered with the RMV.