Must motorized bicycles have foot pedals for muscular propulsion and footrests for the operator?

In North Dakota, for a motorized bicycle to be classified appropriately, it must meet certain specifications. The requirement for foot pedals for muscular propulsion means that to be categorized specifically as a motorized bicycle rather than a different class of vehicle, it should indeed have pedals. However, having footrests is a component to ensure the operator can safely ride the vehicle but is not strictly mandatory for classification.

Therefore, as long as the motorized bicycle has either foot pedals or footrests, it fulfills the necessary requirements for its classification. This rationale leads to the understanding that only one of the two components—either foot pedals or footrests—is needed for compliance, making the assertion that only one is necessary correct.