Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

I wanted to ride on the sidewalk, so I stopped the motor of my pedal-equipped moped and rode using the pedals. In this case, I am treated as a pedestrian.

[True / False · Medium]

Momoka

If I turn off the motor and just pedal my moped, I'm basically a pedestrian now, right?

Hikari

Nope, that's false. Even pedaling without the motor running, you're still treated as operating a motor vehicle.

Momoka

Seriously? Even when it's totally off?

Hikari

Yep. The rules don't care if the engine's on or not — you're still riding a moped, not walking.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第６節 その他注意しなければならないこと ２ ペダル付き原動機付自転車) · Rules of the Road, Ch.8 §6 (Other precautions) — Pedal-equipped mopeds (mofa with pedals) follow moped rules when motor-driven and bicycle rules when pedal-only — switching modes correctly is the rider's responsibility. Always confirm the operating mode before each maneuver.

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