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  • Most people would have trouble defining the differences between mopeds and scooters, as they are both similar modes of transportation. However, while they may look identical in some ways, the differences are distinct.

    Identification

    The main difference between a moped and scooter is that a moped has pedals while scooters do not. The word "moped" is derived from the words "motor" and "petal."

    Considerations

    While a moped is technically any vehicle that is motorized but can use petal power, some states make the distinction between scooter and moped by the size of the engine and how fast it can go. Certain states define mopeds as any vehicle that has an engine smaller than 50cc.

    Scooters

    Besides not being able to use pedal power and having an engine larger than 50cc, scooters differ from mopeds in a few other ways. Scooters have automatic transmissions, and most scooters are ridden with the driver's legs directly in front of him.

    Motorcycles and Scooters

    Generally, there are more similarities between a scooter and a motorcycle than there are between a scooter and a moped.

    Significance

    Moped and scooters are gaining popularity as they are more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than cars.

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