Moped/Motor Scooters

NEW! Starting on August 30, 2010, the University of Minnesota changes the parking rules for mopeds.

If the license plate is marked "MP" or "MOPED", drivers need to park at designated moped areas on campus. A FREE sticker is available from the U of M Police Department (this is required). The Police Department is located at 100 Transportation & Safety Building, 511 Washington Avenue SE, East Bank campus. Hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Drivers will need to bring three things to pick up the free sticker:

your drivers license
your moped's license plate number
your moped's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Mopeds and motor scooters are prohibited from all campus sidewalks and can be assessed a parking ticket for parking at bike racks on campus.

As a reminder, in Minnesota, all mopeds/motor scooters must have a license plate.

Moped Parking Locations
East Bank Moped Parking Locations
West Bank Moped Parking Locations
St. Paul Moped Parking Locations

University and State Regulations

Riders must wear eye protection at all times.
Operators must have a valid driver’s license, a valid motorized bicycle operator’s permit, or a valid motorized bicycle instruction permit.
Moped riders may not carry passengers.
Mopeds are prohibited from sidewalks, except when necessary for direct access to a roadway from a driveway, alley or building. In those instances, they must be walked, not driven.
Mopeds cannot operate in designated bicycle lanes. Mopeds are not allowed on the Washington Avenue Bridge pedestrian level, unless walked across.
Mopeds must be legally registered and have liability insurance in order to operate on a public street or highway.
Mopeds can not ride in any area that is restricted to emergency vehicles and buses only.

Mopeds/motorized bicycles are defined in Minnesota State Statute 169.01, Subd. 4a and usage is addressed in Minnesota State Statute 169.223 .

For more information, view the Minnesota Motorcycle, Motorized Bicycle (Moped) & Electric-Assisted Bicycle Manual .

Motorcycle License Plate
Mopeds/motor scooters with plates designated “motorcycle” must adhere to all of the rules for motorcycles .Vehicles must park in a regular parking spot.

Helpful Tip:

If the racks are full by your building, call PTS (612-626-7275) with the time of day and location. We'll try to add more racks in that area if the situation persists.