New Laws Going into Effect on First Day of 2015

It’s a new year and that means several new laws. Two of the biggest changes of 2015 will impact drivers.

Starting Thursday, low-powered scooters will have to be registered. Until now, driving low-speed mopeds or scooters has largely been unregulated. Now in order to ride a 50 cc or smaller scooter, riders will now need to be at least 15 years old, register for plates and have a state ID. If riders don’t have a driver’s license or learner’s permit, they’ll need to go to the BMV and take a skills test to get a special credential.

The BMV said the new law aims to keep better track of mopeds and scooters, especially when they’re stolen or involved in a wreck.