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Post by javarod on Jan 31, 2015 22:25:27 GMT -5
I doubt that any state posts a sign at every entrance to every freeway etc. Meaning the absence of a sign at my chosen on-ramp does not necessarily make it legal to drive a "lesser vehicle" on that freeway. If I had a "lesser vehicle," I would probably call the DOT and confirm if a highway I want to drive on is restricted or not. Of course, the presence of a bike lane pretty much frees you from the restriction. So drive on, javarod! >'Kat I almost think it'd be interesting to wind up in court over me using the freeway even for that short hop. Is the state required to allow me to move around the state on the vehicle i choose? River crossings are few and far between here, in fact if you look at a map of St Louis you can see how there used to be one Mississippi crossing, the Poplar Street Bridge, the entire grid radiates out from it, it existed before the interstates and until recently it carried interstates 44, 55, 64 and 70 (which just got a new bridge to the north). There are a few small bridges to get into IL from STL at least, but forget about leaving the county. |
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Post by javarod on Jan 30, 2015 10:05:59 GMT -5
Ok, sorry about the delay and splitting it between two posts. That said, i braved 30˚ weather, and while i might be less of a man now, i do have your mission should you choose to accept it. Photograph your scooter at/by/in front of a historical marker.  and in case you're wondering what it says:  |
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Post by javarod on Jan 29, 2015 10:00:24 GMT -5
No, not yet, but it is numbered per Interstate standards and built to spec IIRC. Once it gets an I classification and Fed funding you may see the signage change and the bicycle lane dropped. If that happens, it'll be interesting to see what they do, since getting to St Charles county from St Louis is only possible by freeway, with two exceptions, a bike crossing as part of SR364, and the SR94 crossing way up at the top of the county (it'd triple my trip, maybe more). |
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Post by javarod on Jan 28, 2015 1:40:44 GMT -5
 Anyone thirsty? Not my flavor preference, i like colas m'self, but i can handle lemon-lime. I'm too tired to think of something at the moment, so i'll either get back to y'all, or someone else can add another giant landmark. |
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Post by javarod on Jan 27, 2015 15:39:38 GMT -5
Its a state highway, SR 370 to be precise. Considering that there really is a bike lane complete with its own ramps on both sides of the freeway, i figure i'm not likely to get in trouble. Notable is that here the freeways have dual signage, speed limit and minimum speed limit, except on the Discovery Bridge that i cross. Ok so it is not really a Federally funded Interstate or Freeway but a State Road. No, not yet, but it is numbered per Interstate standards and built to spec IIRC. |
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Post by javarod on Jan 27, 2015 5:34:15 GMT -5
Mmmm, should i mention that i need use a freeway to get to the next county when i go to work, and i ride a 50? 'course there is a bike lane/shoulder, so i use that. Check the legality of that as most States follow US DOT regs and only allow scooters that are DOT classified as Highway Motorcycles on the Freeways. A 50 does not fall into that classification unless it has been highly modified and puts out over 10 or 15 hp. Now if you are talking a State Road and not a limited access Freeway or Interstate that is a different type of road. Its a state highway, SR 370 to be precise. Considering that there really is a bike lane complete with its own ramps on both sides of the freeway, i figure i'm not likely to get in trouble. Notable is that here the freeways have dual signage, speed limit and minimum speed limit, except on the Discovery Bridge that i cross. Bicycles, mopeds, motor-driven cycles, etc., are all totally legal on freeways and Interstates unless there is signage prohibiting. Definition of "motor-driven cycle", which the signage prohibiting them on freeways and Interstates, depends on the State. Some States limit 5 bhp, some limit at 150cc. I know of no State with a 10 or 15 bhp limit. US DOT regs are merely guidelines -- which is why you can ride without a motorcycle helmet in Florida. Here that might not be much of a defense, such signs are sporadic, and there's all sorts of irregularities on signage here, like the fact that I64 is rarely mentioned on roads leading to it, instead its signage as US 40/ US 50, so the lack of a sign could just be laziness or a mistake. |
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by: javarod - Jan 26, 2015 9:30:02 GMT -5
Post by javarod on Jan 26, 2015 9:30:02 GMT -5
Hazelwood
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Post by javarod on Jan 25, 2015 22:21:40 GMT -5
And for fun, here's my old ScootDawg profile: scootdawg.proboards.com/user/10Was over there looking at info on a scooter my Were might be buying, an Eton Beamer III, price: make an offer, needs speedometer and battery |
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Post by javarod on Jan 25, 2015 22:19:21 GMT -5
Mmmm, should i mention that i need use a freeway to get to the next county when i go to work, and i ride a 50? 'course there is a bike lane/shoulder, so i use that.
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Post by javarod on Jan 25, 2015 11:12:05 GMT -5
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Post by javarod on Jan 25, 2015 10:53:11 GMT -5
I'm on there too now. Lonely over here in STL
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Post by javarod on Jan 23, 2015 9:50:49 GMT -5
Hi, what size Havoc did ya get? I own two Bintelli Havoc's 150cc's and they have been outstanding scooters. I can get to 62MPH on one.. The other is still at 222 miles and isn't even good and broke into yet, so not sure where it's going to max out... I have gone over every inch of my Havocs and if you need any help with anything, just shoot me a PM to flag my attention. I love my Havoc's and think you will love yours as well.. The stopping power of the dual disk brakes is just awesome compared disk/drum..... Just a little 50cc, needed something cheap to replace my truck which died. Plus its an easy way to get my feet wet. Did you used to ride a CfMoto V5? JR Nope, just a 50cc 2 stroke Kymco, also had a Zuma in our house as well. |
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Post by javarod on Jan 22, 2015 8:46:02 GMT -5
Yep, i'm back on two wheels, got a Bintelli Havoc yesterday from Rock Road Scooter Company in St Ann.
Lets see, last time i was on here was at the old URL, i lived in PHX, rode a Kymco, and was even a moderator before falling off the planet.
Now, i'm in the STL area, and as noted, on a Bintelli. Boy, has the scooter market changed, i'm going to need to do a lot of catching up. This one's going to be getting me to work over in St Charles, which'll be an interesting ride as the only ways into St Charles county are three freeways, though luckily the northern one has a bike lane (the shoulder, and MODOT doesn't bother to keep it clean).
Any how, time to lurk and catch up, see y'all around.
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