For the purposes of traffic regulations, is a light quadricycle considered a motor vehicle?

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The correct answer is No. Although they physically possess an engine for propulsion, General Vehicle Regulations specifically exclude mopeds and light quadricycles from the legal definition of a 'motor vehicle'. Legally, they fall under the category of 'Non-motor vehicles' (even though they have one), being assimilated to mopeds. This is due to their technical limitations: a maximum speed of 45 km/h and reduced engine displacement or power (50 cc or 6 kW). Therefore, they do not follow the general rules for automobiles, but rather the specific rules for mopeds (such as the obligation to drive on the shoulder if passable).

For the purposes of traffic regulations, is a light quadricycle considered a motor vehicle?

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