Chapter 4501-23 | Motorized Bicycles-Equipment and Testing

Rule 4501-23-01 | Referenced material.

• Effective: July 1, 2017
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) Following is a contact site for obtaining federal regulations incorporated by reference in this chapter:

Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), "U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590."

Web site: https://www.gpo.gov

Obtained via: "U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401."

(B) "Application for Driver's License" or "BMV 2002," sample (January 2015) may be obtained by writing to the "Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223."

(C) "Moped Registration Application," or "BMV 4510," (November 2016) may be accessed electronically at http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/bmv4510.pdf

(D) The most recent applicable date of a federal regulation incorporated by reference in Chapter 4501-23 of the Administrative Code is provided immediately after each federal regulation listed in paragraphs (D)(1) to (D)(3) of this rule. The effective dates of prior versions of an incorporated federal regulation follow. Except as otherwise provided, the version of a federal regulation incorporated by reference in Chapter 4501-23 of the Administrative Code is the version in effect at the date of vehicle manufacture. If an incorporated federal regulation is amended, such amendments are not incorporated within Chapter 4501-23 of the Administrative Code unless and until this rule has been changed to specify the effective date of such amended federal regulation.

(1) Reference to FMVSS 108, 49 C.F.R. 571.108, October 1, 2011 edition), prior effective dates:

41 FR 35522, Aug. 23, 1976

59 FR 54839, Nov. 2, 1994

61 FR 20497, May 7, 1996

61 FR 41355, Aug. 8, 1996 (changes effective 7/1/1997)

61 FR 45359, Aug. 29, 1996

61 FR 49976, Sept. 24, 1996

62 FR 31367, June 9, 1997

63 FR 8145, Feb. 18, 1998

63 FR 42584, Aug. 10, 1998

63 FR 63801, Nov. 17, 1998

64 FR 45898, Aug. 23, 1999

68 FR 44901, July 31, 2003

76 FR 48024, October 1, 2005

(2) Reference to FMVSS 122, 49 C.F.R. 571.122, October 1, 2011 edition, prior effective dates:

37 FR 5034, Mar. 9, 1972

as amended at 37 FR 11974, June 16, 1972

38 FR 14753, June 5, 1973

39 FR 32914, Sept. 12, 1974

39 FR 43075, Dec. 10, 1974

41 FR 24593, June 17, 1976

43 FR 9606, Mar. 9, 1978

43 FR 46548, Oct. 10, 1978

66 FR 42617, Aug. 14, 2001

(3) Reference to FMVSS 123, 49 C.F.R. 571.123, October 1, 2011 edition, prior effective dates:

37 FR 7207, Apr. 12, 1972

as amended at 37 FR 17475, Aug. 29, 1972

39 FR 32915, Sept. 12, 1974

8 FR 42819, Sept. 20, 1983

49 FR 35381, Sept. 7, 1984

49 FR 35504, Sept. 10, 1984

56 FR 61387, Dec. 3, 1991

63 FR 28933, May 27, 1998

63 FR 51001, Sept. 24, 1998

70 FR 51295, Aug. 30, 2005

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4511.521
Amplifies: 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-04 | Application for moped registration.

• Effective: July 1, 2017
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (B) in rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code.]

(A) In order to register a moped an individual shall complete the "Moped Registration Application," form "BMV 4510", hereinafter referred to as "application", confirming to the department of public safety that the vehicle is manufactured to comply with the performance and equipment requirements of this chapter.

(B) The individual completing the application shall confirm on the application that the vehicle meets the definition of a motorized bicycle or moped as described in division (L) of section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, which requires that:

(1) The vehicle have either two tandem wheels or one wheel in the front and two wheels in the rear;

(2) The vehicle may be pedaled; and

(3) The vehicle is equipped with a helper motor that:

(a) Has no more than fifty cubic centimeters piston displacement;

(b) Produces no more than one brake horsepower; and

(c) Is capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not greater than twenty miles per hour on a level surface.

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4511.521
Amplifies: 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1978

Rule 4501-23-05 | Brakes.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

Every motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a brake system in compliance with FMVSS 122 "Motorcycle Brake Systems", 49 C.F.R. 571.122. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-08 | Fuel systems.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

All motorized bicycle propulsion units using liquid fuel shall have all fuel system components, including the tank, pump, tubing, hoses, clamps, etc., securely fastened so as not to interfere with vehicle operation and shall be designed to prevent leakage when the vehicle is in its normal operating attitude. Fuel lines shall be positioned in a manner to prevent their contact with the engine cylinder head, manifold, exhaust system, or other high temperature surfaces, or moving components. The fuel system shall be adequately vented, and if provided with a fuel shut-off valve, such valve shall be in compliance with FMVSS 123 "Motorcycle Controls and Displays", 49 C.F.R. 571.123. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-11 | Rear view mirror.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

Every motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of the highway to the rear of such vehicle. The operator shall have a clear unobstructred view to the rear of the vehicle by mirror.

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C.4511.521
Amplifies: R.C.4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-13 | Vehicle stand.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

All motorized bicycles designed with two wheels shall be equipped with a retracting stand in compliance with FMVSS 123 "Motorcycle Controls and Displays", 49 C.F.R. 571.123. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-14 | Controls.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

All motorized bicycle operation controls and displays shall be in compliance with FMVSS 123 "Motorcycle Controls and Displays", 49 C.F.R. 571.123). (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1978

Rule 4501-23-17 | Lighting equipment.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

All required lighting equipment shall be in compliance with FMVSS 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment", 49 C.F. R. 571.108. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1978

Rule 4501-23-18 | Headlamp indicator light.

• Effective: December 8, 2006
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

If a multiple beam headlamp is used, a headlamp beam indicator light shall be provided and be in compliance with FMVSS 123 "Motorcycle Controls and Displays", 49 C.F.R. 571.123. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal regulation.)

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: R.C. 4511.521
Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027

Rule 4501-23-23 | Application form.

• Effective: July 1, 2017
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (B) in rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code.]

An applicant for a motorized bicycle license shall complete the "Application for Driver's License" form "BMV 2002," which shall be in the same form and contain the same information as is required on the application for a driver's license issued under Chapter 4507. of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4511.521
Amplifies: 4511.521
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2027