§291C-194 Driver's license required. (a) No person shall drive a moped unless the person:

(1) Possesses a valid driver's license of any category listed in section 286-102 provided that if the person applies for a driver's license solely to operate a moped, the person may use a moped to meet the licensing requirements in section 286-102 and shall be licensed in the same category as motor scooters. After meeting the licensing requirements, the person shall also be licensed to operate motor scooters; and

(2) Meets the requirements of section 286-105(3).

(b) The driver of a moped shall, upon the demand of a police officer, exhibit the driver's driver's license or instruction permit.

(c) Any person who is convicted of violating this section shall be subject to penalties as provided under section 291C-161(b) and (e). [L 1978, c 175, pt of §15; am L 1979, c 107, §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 86, §1]