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Traditionally, a moped is a low powered, two-wheeled motorised vehicle with pedals (motor and pedal = moped) designed to offer an economical travel alternative to high powered motorcycles and cars. Although their low power makes high speeds harder to achieve, moped accidents still occur for a number of reasons, such as rider inexperience and an inability to speed away from a hazardous situation.
Strictly speaking, a moped has an engine capacity smaller than 50cc and was designed to travel no faster than 31mph (50kmh). A provisional moped licence can be obtained at 16 years of age and allows the rider to ride a machine with the above specification only.
Unless the rider passed their full car or motorcycle driving test before February 2001, they will be required to take a Compulsory Basic Training course (CBT) to be able to ride on public roads. The moped rider will also be required to display learner plates until they pass a full test and will not be allowed to ride the vehicle on UK motorways.
Originally mopeds looked like motorised bicycles as they all had pedals - the pedals were used to assist the engine when pulling away or sometimes for hill climbing - but by the 1970s pedals were found to be performing no useful function and performance levels of such small mopeds had increased to offer speeds often in excess of the compulsory 31mph. A notable favourite with young moped riders in the mid to late 70s and 80s was the Yamaha FS1E - known colloquially as the fizzy.
These new models looked far more like motorbikes in their appearance, but as the speeds increased so did the number of moped accidents and manufacturers had to find ways to make sure young riders could not enhance the power performance of such bikes (illegal de-restriction) so as to achieve higher speeds.
Many of the road safety concerns for moped riders are exactly the same as for motorcyclists. However, some moped models, particularly older styles, do not have full or adequate reflectors and lights, and are therefore more difficult to see than traditional motorcycles, particularly at night. Lack of power and speed to manoeuvre away from a potential road traffic accident occurrence may also be an issue that needs consideration by the moped rider.
If you have been involved in an accident involving a moped, whether you were the rider or another road user, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation with the experts at YouClaim.
Our no win, no fee lawyers have many years of experience in this field of personal injury compensation litigation and all are members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority which means you can be assured of their professionalism and high standards at all times.
What's more our business model protects the claimants from all legal costs and fees - even in a lost case - and when a claim is successful we always make sure the claimant receives 100% compensation.
For more information on how to make a moped accident claim, call our free UK helpline today on 0800 10 75795. Alternatively, fill in an online claim form, have an echat or request a time when we can call you baclk. Remember, YouClaim are here to help.
