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Post by justputtnaround on May 7, 2013 15:35:04 GMT -5
I was recentely pulled over by a state trooper and was ask to provide license plates and insurance on one of my scoots I politely informed the trooper I was unaware if the vehicle needed plated since the dealer did not provide a temporary tag. Post a link to your state laws to help us ill informed.
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Post by urbanmadness on May 7, 2013 15:40:14 GMT -5
My jurisdiction is a bit weird. The DMV hand book says you need a M1 period to ride a scooter... doesn't matter if it's a 50cc or not. All the cops we have talked to have said, nope... you don't need an m1 for anything smaller then a 150... so?  Me and my buddies are just not sure. We are all working on our M-1's tho, just in case. I do have insurance on my ride, and it's registered... but I'm still on it with a permit. I"m trying to make time to go to the class as I don't really want to take the "Lolly pop"... The practical is kinda nasty in California |
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 7, 2013 15:42:40 GMT -5
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Post by hank on May 7, 2013 15:54:53 GMT -5
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 7, 2013 16:02:59 GMT -5
I think "scooter laws by state" should have it's own section here. It'd be a lot neater and better organized, IMO. This thread will get buried over time. |
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Post by ramblinman on May 7, 2013 16:44:47 GMT -5
[replyingto=onewheeldrive]onewheeldrive[/replyingto] DX i have tried to find under 50cc scooter laws for florida and i am still uncertain. discusses mopeds, motorized scooters (no seat) and motorcycles but nothing for 50cc scooters. |
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Post by justputtnaround on May 7, 2013 17:12:14 GMT -5
In Indiana a moped is a two wheeled vehicle with a 2.0 HP motor and a automatic trans a scooter deffinition does not mention displacement or trans but whether it has floor boards or not.
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Post by justputtnaround on May 7, 2013 17:13:01 GMT -5
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Post by crawdad on May 7, 2013 17:31:13 GMT -5
I have gone through the DMV twice and to ride in OR you have to be registered ,have a title and have a plate . The requirement for a Moped is under 30mph speed on flat ground, and having a clerk that is understanding sure helps ! They also don't seem to have a listing of Scooter in their books !
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Post by rockynv on May 7, 2013 21:46:39 GMT -5
This link will get you some of the basics for most states: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/State-Laws.aspx?stateid=9DMV.org is another resource: www.dmv.org/fl-florida/motorcycle-license.phpFor Florida the basics are: As the Sunshine State, Florida is an ideal home for motorcycle enthusiasts who love to ride throughout the year. Obtaining legal authorization for those rides is important, though. If you ride a two- or three-wheeled motorbike with an engine of 50 cc or more, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your regular driver license, or a motorcycle-only license. The endorsement fee is $7. Helmet Laws If you're at least 21 years old and have a minimum medical insurance policy of $10,000, you can bypass wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. Otherwise, you'll have to wear a helmet. All riders must have some sort of eye protection, such as goggles or glasses, or have a windshield on the bike. Mopeds and Scooters Obtain a regular Class E driver license or higher; a motorcycle endorsement is not necessary. You'll still need to register your moped or scooter with the Division of Motor Vehicles, however, and all passengers younger than 16 will be required to wear protective headgear. Mopeds State legislators define a moped as a vehicle fitting all of the following criteria: Pedals that allow you to propel the vehicleA seat for the rider Three or fewer wheels Motor of two-brake horsepower or lessMaximum speed of 30 mph on level groundAutomatic power-drive systemDisplacement of 50 cc or less (for those with an internal combustion engine)Mopeds need to be registered at a county tax collector office. The registration fee is $34.50, and you must renew your registration every year. You'll receive a motorcycle plate for your moped. If you're under 21 and the registration is in your name, your plate will have a distinctive design and color. Moped drivers need to have at least a Class E driver's license, and be 16 or older to drive a moped on a public road. A motorcycle endorsement isn't required. You will not be allowed to ride your moped on bike or foot paths. All passengers under 16 must wear a helmet. Moped drivers aren't required to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance. Be aware that moped drivers have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists. And, yes, moped drivers can receive traffic tickets, too. Scooters Depending on its makeup, a scooter could be classified as a motorcycle, moped, or even a bicycle/motorized scooter. A motorized scooter is defined as a vehicle without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on three or fewer wheels, and a maximum speed of 30 miles mph on level ground. You are required to have at least a Class E driver's license and be 16 years old to ride a scooter. You cannot register or title a motorized scooter, and you cannot drive a motorized scooter on sidewalks. See where your scooter falls under these categories, and then follow the appropriate rules and procedures. If your vehicle meets the requirements for regular motorcycles, you'll need to title and register it accordingly. See our Motorcycle Registration section for full details. DMV.org Florida Moped/Scooter link: www.dmv.org/fl-florida/other-types.php |
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 22:15:02 GMT -5
Missouri State laws- 49cc scooters is like a motorized bicycle- no registering nor insuring, but must have a valid class F drivers license. Above 50cc is to be registered and have insurance- to operate on streets and or highways, one must pass the class M test. I ride on a class M permit- this is done by passing the written test to obtain a class F permit( a car permit) than one can take the riders permit test( class M). After successfully passing both permits, one can legally ride a motorcycle in the daylight hours and restricted to no passengers. Than renew the permit or permits every 6 months, and ride ride ride.. lol.. Anything larger than 50cc, is considered a motorcycle in the State of Missouri. Failure to register a motor vehicle is $25 per month and not to exceed $200..
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Post by carasdad on May 7, 2013 22:20:48 GMT -5
I was recentely pulled over by a state trooper and was ask to provide license plates and insurance on one of my scoots I politely informed the trooper I was unaware if the vehicle needed plated since the dealer did not provide a temporary tag. Post a link to your state laws to help us ill informed. I always get the same stuff here in Michigan.."Wheres the plate" "Wheres your helmet" "Show me the insurance" "You can't ride that on any road where the speed limit is above 45mph" <--Reality is the only place you cannot ride one is on the Interstate. So I keep a copy of the Michigan DOT laws regarding Scooters/Mopeds under my seat to show them I am within the law. But they sure get rude n p!ssy when ya do show them... But hey....I refuse to waste a day in court for no reason but to be found innocent of nothing...and it spares them from looking like an idiot before the judge...so you'd think they would be happy... |
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Post by urbanmadness on May 7, 2013 22:23:20 GMT -5
Almost forgot.... Gas powered bikes, fit no legal def here in california... The don't class them as mopeds because they don't have automatic clutches.... so therefore are not allowed on public roads.... Oh, and the kits are not legal for sale here either.... Nice (yup, since I'm a rebel, I have one and yes, I do ride it on public streets)
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Post by devo344a on May 7, 2013 23:08:43 GMT -5
Here in Newmexico the law is very easy 49cc and under dmv told me treat it like a bycycle.
No insurance,regerstation, just ride it
If you build the motor and get caught going over 35mph you have to regester it. we dont have to have helmets,no protective clothing just really nothing
Thats why i got my49cc Im on disability and cant afford it all
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Post by skuttadawg on May 7, 2013 23:13:43 GMT -5
In SC to be a moped it used to have to have bicycle pedals all other 49cc where a motorcycle . With so many scooters they greyed it to allow scooters that only go up to 30 MPH as to why my 2T has a MC tag since I can hit highway speeds no problem
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