Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:57

  • Bicycle: shall mean every pedalled vehicle propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, except child's tricycles and similar devices. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:6
  • Motor-driven cycle: shall mean any motorcycle or motor scooter with a motor which produces not to exceed 5 horse-power, and any bicycle with motor attached except any electric bicycle. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:65
“Moped” shall mean a motor-driven cycle whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 miles per hour or less; if an internal combustion engine is used, the piston displacement shall not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the power-drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears. “Moped” shall not include an electric bicycle.