First, find out if what you’re riding is actually a moped in the eyes of the law. In Missouri, a moped has two or three wheels, less than three brake horsepower, an automatic transmission, an engine capacity of up to 50 cc, and a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour. If your moped doesn’t meet these standards, it may either be a scooter or a motorcycle and subject to different laws.
If it does meet these standards, you will have to take a few steps before you can lawfully operate it on public roads in Kansas City. If you live in Missouri, you won’t need to register your moped. You can skip registering your moped and go straight to licensure requirements.