Is the moped equipped with an engine for its propulsion?

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The correct answer is that Yes, it has an engine, but legally it is not considered a motor vehicle.  This is one of the most important distinctions in the General Vehicle Regulations. Although physically a moped has an engine (with a displacement not exceeding 50 cc or power up to 4 kW and a maximum speed of 45 km/h), the law excludes it from the 'Motor Vehicle' category. It is classified under 'Non-motor vehicles' for regulatory purposes. Why is this important? This legal classification forces mopeds to follow different rules than motorcycles or cars, such as the obligation to ride on the hard shoulder on interurban roads, and the general prohibition from riding on motorways (autopistas and autovías).

Is the moped equipped with an engine for its propulsion?

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