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Moped insurance

Are you looking for a mustache scooter or perhaps you just bought one? While searching for appropriate insurance, you are likely to come across many different terms. Moped scooter. Moped. Moped scooter. Scooter. Many of these terms are used interchangeably and sometimes cause confusion. After all, what exactly is the difference?

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Let's start at the beginning. A scooter is a motorized two-wheeler with two small, wide wheels. Scooter is an umbrella term for all two-wheelers that fit this description, such as a moped or moped. Therefore, these two-wheelers are also called mopeds or scooters.

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The definition of a moped

The word scooter, especially in legislation, is actually never used. It is more often referred to as a moped. The term moped and scooter refers to the same vehicle. The moped originally originated as a bicycle with an auxiliary motor. It was particularly intended for people who needed assistance when cycling. A moped scooter does not require a helmet. The maximum permitted speed of a scooter is 25 kilometers per hour.

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What is the difference between a moped and a scooter?

At first sight, a moped and a scooter look the same. The only visible difference is the licence plate. A moped has a blue licence plate and a scooter a yellow one. You can also see the difference when driving the vehicle. On a moped you don't have to wear a helmet, and on a scooter you do.

When it comes to speed, there is a difference between the scooter and the moped. A moped scooter allows you to go 25 kilometers per hour and a moped scooter 45 kilometers per hour. Moped scooters are "tweaked" to prevent them from going faster than 25 kilometers per hour. However, they are regularly souped up, allowing them to go a lot faster.

Where should I ride my scooter?

A scooter must ride on the bicycle path. On a non-mandatory bike path, however, the scooter is prohibited. A non-mandatory bicycle path is identified by a rectangular blue sign with the word bicycle path.

 

Popularity of the moped is increasing

In recent years, the popularity of the scooter has increased dramatically. According to BOVAG, sales of scooters have grown especially fast in large cities. In fact, the four largest cities are responsible for the sale of almost one in three Dutch scooters. The scooter is mainly used there for commuting. This replaces the car or public transport, for example. This is because with a scooter you can get around more easily, it is easier to park and you are not bothered by traffic jams. In addition, for many people a scooter has a number of advantages over a scooter. For example, you do not need a helmet and therefore you can just get on and ride away.

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Are you looking for the right insurance for your scooter? Then Alpina is the right place for you! In our handy online comparison tool you can first compare different insurers. Which insurer offers you the best moped insurance at the lowest price? After comparing, it is very easy to take out the insurance.

Do you still have questions about insuring your scooter? Then you can always consult with one of our insurance specialists. We are happy to help you! You can reach us Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. by phone or send us a message via the chat function on the website, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.

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  • To calculate premiums, we need the zip code of the primary driver. For private use, the youngest driver must reside at the same address as the applicant. In case of business use, you can enter the postal code of the company here.

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