Motorcycles & Mopeds
- A motorcycle permit is required to use motorcycle parking areas. To
request a motorcycle parking permit, complete a
motorcycle parking permit application
(PDF file). Please click here
for a list of motorcycle stalls by lot.
- Please see the Motorcycle Permit Policy for complete information on motorcycle parking on campus.
Any moped/motor scooter on campus must
have a permit and park in a designated moped parking stall.
Parking anywhere but within a stall will result in a citation.
Moped/motor scooter parking permits are available for purchase
online. The follow information will be
needed to purchase a Moped permit:
- Your moped license plate number and issuing State
- Moped Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Moped Make/Model/Year
- Shipping address
- A valid MasterCard or Visa credit card
The 2009-2010 moped permits (effective September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010) are available for purchase online:
Online Moped Parking Permit Application. Moped permits valid through August 31, 2009 must be purchased at a UW Transportation Services Office.
Additional information regarding mopeds on campus:
A moped, sometimes called a motor scooter, is a motor vehicle capable of speeds
not greater than 30 miles per hour with a 150-pound rider on a dry,
level, hard surface with no wind. The power source must be an integral
part of the vehicle and there should be a seat for the operator. A
vehicle's engine must meet the following standards, based on its features,
to be considered a moped.
If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the engine must be
certified by the manufacturer at 50 cubic centimeters or less
or an equivalent power unit. This applies to most newer models bought in
the United States. If you have a question regarding whether your
vehicle is a moped or motorcycle, please contact the
Wisconsin Department of Motor
Vehicles.
If the vehicle is equipped with fully operative pedals for propulsion
by human power, the engine must be certified by the manufacturer at
not more than 130 cubic centimeters or an equivalent power unit.
Any vehicle with a larger engine capacity is a motorcycle, regardless of
its appearance. If you are unsure of the classification of your vehicle,
check with your dealer or local DMV office.
Where can I drive my moped?
On roads where the speed limit is 25 mph or less, two mopeds may operate
side-by-side if both riders agree. On roads where the speed limit is more
than 25 mph, mopeds must ride single file. On roads with two or more lanes
in each direction, mopeds must operate in the right lane except when
turning left.
It is illegal for mopeds to operate on sidewalks and/or in bike lanes.
Mopeds are subject to all traffic laws just like any other motor vehicle.
Drivers must possess a valid driver's license to operate a moped. You must
obey traffic signals and stop signs, yield to pedestrians and slow down in
school zones.
It is illegal in Wisconsin for a moped to carry a passenger. Mopeds can be
ticketed by UWPD for operating with a passenger.
Do I need to register my moped?
Yes, all mopeds and motor scooters must be properly
registered and licensed. Contact the
Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles for additional information.
What are the Parking Fines for Moped Violations?
See the
Permit
Rates Policy for a listing of parking fines.
For more information, visit the following Wisconsin DOT websites: