Moped/Motor Scooters

If a license plate is marked "MP" or "MOPED", drivers need to park at designated moped areas on campus with a FREE sticker from the U of M Police Department (UMPD). The sticker is required to park at these free spaces.

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 moped areas are full in your area, email parking@umn.edu with the time of day and location. We'll do what we can to arrange more space if the situation persists.

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UMPD is the four-letter acronym for the University of Minnesota Police Department.