Ch. 11 · Owner & Manager

A moped must be registered and a license plate (number plate) must be attached.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section 1, 2 states that a moped must be declared (filed with the municipality) and a license plate (number plate) must be attached. Mopeds have an obligation to declare and display a license plate.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

Hikari
Hikari
Mopeds are so small though — do they really need a license plate?
Yui
Yui
They absolutely do! You have to register it with your city or town, and then attach the plate they give you. Even mopeds follow that rule.
Hikari
Hikari
Huh, I always thought only bigger bikes needed plates.
Yui
Yui
Nope, mopeds too. So this statement is totally true — registration and plate, both required!

Source: Ch. 11 Owner & Manager · Section (第１節 自動車所有者などの義務) · Rules of the Road, Chapter 11, Section 1 / 2. Vehicle Registration: All vehicles must be registered (light vehicles 軽自動車 require notification instead) and bear a number plate. Mopeds 原付 also require notification and a number plate.

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