Public Campaign For Road Safety
The Yonkers Police Department has a duty to our community to enforce laws and address violators of crimes and violations, regardless of the perceived severity of the infraction. We have continued to combat both violent and property crime to enable the City of Yonkers to be labeled the safest city of our size in the country, while also being the 3rd largest city in New York State. We routinely develop investigations that deliver those responsible for violent, heinous acts to the justice system.
The Yonkers Police Department is also committed to the everyday safety of our residents, motorists, and pedestrians. The unlawful and unsafe operation of unregistered and uninsured mopeds, scooters, dirt bikes, and motorcycles is a recurring top complaint from our community groups. Those that operate these unregistered and uninsured vehicles recklessly pose a danger to everyone else on the roadway who take the proper steps to operate their vehicles legally and safely. They routinely create hazards on the roadway and sidewalks, ultimately putting law-abiding citizens and motorists in a dangerous and potentially financially crippling position when involved in an accident with another motorist.
Be aware of the laws regarding the operation of these vehicles on public roads and sidewalks. Our officers will not look the other way when encountering these offenders. If you do not adhere to the laws, you will be apprehended safely, and your vehicle will be impounded.
FAQ’s on Moped/Motorcycle Regulations: (Source: DMV.NY.GOV)
What is considered a limited use motorcycle (aka ‘moped’)?
-New York law defines limited use motorcycles, which are commonly called “mopeds” or “motor scooters”, as “limited use vehicles with two or three wheels.”
Are there any special requirements to operate a limited use motorcycle (moped) in New York?
-The requirements to operate a moped are like those for motorcycles. You must have a driver license and register your moped to drive it on streets and
highways. You can never operate a moped down a sidewalk.
-The DMV classifies a moped as a Class A, Class B or Class C limited use motorcycle according to its top speed. Only a certified model of limited use motorcycle can get a registration in New York State (only the manufacturer can certify a moped).
Limited-use motorcycle requirements based on top speed, as defined by NYS DMV:
CLASS A, OVER 30-40 MPH:
Driver License Required?: M/MJ
Registration Required?: YES
Insurance Required?: YES
Inspection Required?: YES
Headlight on When Operating?: YES
Helmet & Eye Protection Required?: YES
May Operate In?: Any traffic lane
CLASS B, OVER 20-30 MPH:
Driver License Required?: Any License Class
Registration Required?: YES
Insurance Required?: YES
Inspection Required?: Recommended
Headlight on When Operating?: YES
Helmet & Eye Protection Required?: YES
May Operate In?: Right-Hand Lane or Shoulder ONLY
CLASS C, 20 MPH OR LESS
Driver License Required?: Any License Class
Registration Required?: YES
Insurance Required?: Recommended
Inspection Required?: Recommended
Headlight on When Operating?: YES
Helmet & Eye Protection Required?:Recommended
May Operate In?: Right-Hand Lane or Shoulder ONLY
AS PER THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MOPEDS AND MOTORCYCLES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS REGARDLESS OF TOP SPEED OR SIZE OF ENGINE!!!
IF IT IS POWERED BY ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN YOUR OWN BODY’S POWER, REGISTER IT!!!
YOU MAY ONLY HAVE HALF THE NUMBER OF WHEELS THAT A CAR HAS, BUT YOU ARE STILL SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE LAWS!!!
