Section 625 ILCS 5/11-1403.1 - Riding on mopeds(a) The operator of a moped shall ride only astride the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and shall not permit 2 persons to ride thereon at the same time, unless the moped is designed to carry 2 persons; any moped designed for 2 persons must be equipped with a passenger seat and footrests for use of a passenger.(b) The provisions of Article XV shall be applicable to the operation of mopeds , except for those provisions which by their nature can have no application to mopeds . Amended by P.A. 096-0554,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2010.