While motorcyclists and scooterists don’t have to deal with the hassle of annual emissions testing, they do need to undergo annual safety inspections like any driver in Texas. To complete a vehicle inspection in Rockwall, you’ll need to show the inspector a valid ID, proof of insurance, and give them a few minutes to check your lights, brakes, horn, mirrors, and tires.
Important Definitions for Motorists
Texas’ Legal Definition of a Motorcycle
Any automobile with a rider saddle that is also designed to propel itself forward with fewer than three wheels touching the ground is considered a motorcycle by the State of Texas. Tractors are exempt from this definition.
Motor-Driven Cycle
A motor-driven cycle is any vehicle with a motor engine piston placement of 250cc or less.
Moped
A moped is a motor-driven cycle that can only reach a maximum speed of 30 mph in one mile and produces less than two-brake horsepower. If it uses an internal combustion engine, the displacement shouldn’t exceed 50cc. The power drive system also shouldn’t require the driver to shift gears.
Moped and Motorcycle Inspections
At Inspection Station Near Me Rockwall, we check carefully to ensure that all mopeds, scooters, and bikes meet Texas’ requirements. We inspect the following parts on every motorcycle that comes into our shop.
- Horn
- Mirror
- Steering
- Brakes System
- Tires and Wheel Assembly
- Exhaust System
- Tail Lamp (1)
- Stop Lamp (1)
- License Plate Lamp
- Rear Red Reflector (1)
- Head Lamp (1)
- Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements
All motor vehicles registered and operated in Texas must meet the state’s minimum liability insurance requirements. Texas adheres to the 30/60/25 rule.
| Coverage | Amount |
| Bodily injury coverage for each injured person in an accident. | $30,000.00 |
| Bodily injury coverage total per accident. | $60,000.00 |
| Damage coverage per accident. | $25,000 |
Texas Motorcycle Registrations and Renewals
Motorcycle need to be inspected no earlier than 90 days before your vehicle registration or renewal appointment. You will need the same amount of liability coverage to inspect and register your moped as you would for a motorcycle.
Moped Inspection and Registration Requirements
Meanwhile, mopeds need to have their brakes, auto headlamps, reflectors, and rear lamps inspected by a vehicle inspection specialist. The entire inspection can be completed in a few minutes and qualifies the driver to register their vehicle.
