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Post by rider95 on Mar 29, 2010 14:50:43 GMT -5
Indiana all you need be at least 15 and have a state ID
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Post by noble50 on Apr 15, 2010 15:48:46 GMT -5
Iowa plates, insurance, tags
Go anywhere but interstates
Helmets are not required to operate a moped or motorcycle
Passengers are not allowed on any mopeds.
A moped must be equipped with a safety flag that extends not less than 5 feet above the ground attached to the rear of the moped. The safety flag must be triangular in shape, with an area of not less than 30 square inches, and be Day-Glo in color.
Mopeds may not be operated side by side in the same traffic lane.
Mopeds must not be operated between lanes of traffic, adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
Mopeds must have a lighted headlamp at all times when operated on a public street or roadway.
Moped operators must not carry a package, bundle or other article that prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
Any person with an adult operator's license, chaufferur license, commercial driver's license or an intermediate license may operate a moped. No motorcycle license is required. If someone does not have an adult operator's license, they are still allowed to drive a moped if they fall into one of the categories below.
Adults (age 18 and older) who do not have a driver's license must be issued a moped permit. The standard operator's knowledge examination and a vision screening are required. Skills testing may be required at the discretion of the driver’s licensing examiner
Persons age 16 through 17 who do not have at least an intermediate license must be issued a moped permit, under the same conditions as listed in the previous paragraph.
Persons age 14 through 15 must be issued a moped permit, but must first complete a moped rider education course approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The standard operator's knowledge examination and a vision screening are required. Skills testing may be required at the discretion of the DOT examiner.
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Post by born2pdl on May 12, 2010 10:39:22 GMT -5
Utah
Scooters 50cc and under
For normal public road use, going to school, store or work; license plate, registration and liability insurance are required.
Haven't checked on Utah drivers license requirements.
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Post by han on May 12, 2010 17:03:13 GMT -5
anyone know for PA??
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Post by apalms93 on May 15, 2010 19:50:04 GMT -5
In ct you just need a DL if its under 50cc's and doesn't go over 30 mph. If so then you need motorcycle endorcement insurance and reg. My scoot scoot goes about 43 but im not goin through all that crap just for a scooter.
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Post by jason96 on May 23, 2010 23:06:37 GMT -5
Kansas under 50cc Still requires Registration insurance and valid DL.
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Post by D-cat on May 25, 2010 23:52:48 GMT -5
NH:
Under 50cc, 2.2 brake HP (WTF that means), 30MPH restriction, and not requiring to shift gears requires only a regular license, or optionally a special moped license. Registration varies by municipality.
All other requires a motorcycle license and registration. If you take your test with a scooter, you will have a 5 HP restriction (a class they call "Motor-Driven Cycle," which includes motorized bicycles).
NH doesn't have mandatory insurance for any operator class vehicle.
ME:
50cc or under only requires regular drivers license. No other restrictions. Registered and insured as a motorcycle.
In neither is a scooter (Motor-Driven Cycle) allowed on limited access roads eg Interstate.
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Post by angeleyes on Jun 14, 2010 22:03:53 GMT -5
New Hampshire Valid Driving Lic. Plate Insurance
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Post by D-cat on Jun 15, 2010 1:00:45 GMT -5
Angeleyes, refer to RSAs: 259:57, 259:63, and 259:65 for definitions of each vehicle. Note that "Motorcycle" specifically includes "Motor-Driven Cycle" while excluding "Moped." Therefore, for the intents of licensing and registration, a motor-driven cycle (e.g. a scooter that can exceed 30 MPH on level ground OR exceeds 50cc displacement OR exceeds 2.2 brake HP) IS a motorcycle and the driver must have a motorcycle endorsement. (RSA 263:30)
While I do not find the 5HP restriction specifically in the RSAs, RSA 263:13 is written in general enough terms that the DMV does have the authority to place this restriction on the motorcycle endorsement. I do have a letter from Diane Wilson of the NH DMV which includes the statement, "One other thing you should know is that there are different classifications of motorcycle licenses. If you bring a motor driven cycle for the test you will have a restriction of not being able to drive a motorcycle."
You refer to RSA 263:33, which states that a regular operators license is sufficient to drive a moped. Simply being under 50cc is not enough to satisfy this requirement. A moped is basically a motorized bicycle and registration requirements will vary from town to town. Most often, registration will be required, check with your town or city hall.
Also, I reiterate, New Hampshire DOES NOT REQUIRE INSURANCE for ANY non-commercial vehicle. There are exceptions as applied to drivers, such as if the driver has failed to report an accident, been in an accident involving a death, has DUI offenses, or multiple reckless driving offenses (RSA 264:2). If you have a bank loan on said vehicle, your bank may require the vehicle insured, but this is per contract and not state law. Not carrying insurance is a risk; an uninsured motorist if found at fault (RSA 264:6 - I) is financially responsible for all damages and medical expenses, and will have their license suspended until all obligations are paid in full (RSA 264:3 and referencing). The uninsured driver is also responsible for their own legal defense in the almost certain event that civil damages are brought, regardless of fault. (RSA 264:6 - II)
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Post by birdstar7 on Aug 2, 2010 13:28:58 GMT -5
ny, special plate, drivers license, insurance. its not 50cc or under tho, its 30mph or less. anything over 30mph needs a motorcycle endorsement do u live in fla, because thats what they told me, if it gpes over 30mph, u need an endorsement |
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Post by velvetpower on Aug 10, 2010 14:35:58 GMT -5
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Post by dasurfguy101 on Aug 21, 2010 16:33:31 GMT -5
north carolina:
50cc or less,no liscense,no insurance,16 yrs"i think",cant shift gears.if ya get caught going over 30 mph its considered a motorcycle and you will get tickets(1)operating a motorcycle without and endorsment"if you have no liscense its a driving on a revoked"(2)operating motorcycle with no insurance(3)operating motorcycle with no inspection sticker(4)operating a motorcycle with no registration(5)operating a motorcycle with no plate.moral of the story,dont go over 30 unless you register the scoot have insurance and a motorcycle endorsment.but you can get a motorcycle learners permit which is good for 18 months but you cannot carry a passenger.
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Post by discovery on Aug 27, 2010 2:10:41 GMT -5
In Louisiana, all scooters are licensed as motorcycles, however, if it is under 5hp, no MC endorsement is needed on your license. There are no speed or cubic centimeter displacement rules, just HP. All scooters over 1hp are required to have a MC plate, liability insurance, registration sticker and brake tag (called inspection in other states). -Rich Is this still the rule in New Orleans only HP? I see it was posted back in '08. Thank you |
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Post by redwolf on Aug 27, 2010 10:43:10 GMT -5
muncie indiana wants to redgster all 50cc nd want the inspected thats just the city of muncie in is np plate no ins no licence
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Post by thiess87 on Aug 31, 2010 13:05:26 GMT -5
yea my engine code is sf50 190604 this engine is a pain in my ass ive been through 1200 dollars in cylinder kits for this scooter n nothing fits it at all. i have a athena mollasi, 3 of mrp cylinder kits n some weird brand the guy in that video charged me 720 jus so he could tear the scooter apart n then put it back together cuz all the cylinder kits wouldnt fit in at all. not i have a bolt in my exhaust flange cuz he broke it in it n now my scooter sounds like a tank lol. i went to my fiancee house to move in with her rode around for 6 months nothin. a pa cop followed me around in md cuz thats where i work. as soon as i got into pa he pulled me over in md u dont need anything for a 49cc in pa u need tags motorcycle license the whole mile he gave me a warning. so from there on out id push it to the md pa line n then start it up bout a 5mile hike pushing a scooter not fun at all. one day headn to work in the rain not even 5 feet in front of the house a pa cop pulls me over. im sittin in the porrin down rain for 2hrs while his ass sits in his damn dry cop car. he comes out n says he towing my scooter n givin me 2 tickets im like wtf. my keys were in the ignition so if a car was comin up the road id flash my break lights. he said he was towing the scooter for my safety so i wouldnt get hit i got a 300 dollar ticket n the towing fee with impound fee was 400. so yea jus for pushing a scooter cuz the cop that gave me the warning said i could drive it i pushed it n then u get all of the wtf. in the long run i got a write up from work for being late. i still drive it up n down the drive way. but were moving back to maryland in the begining of july so i can tear up them roads again lol. here is my story lol. this is mine sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs296.snc4/41122_123737291008869_100001177973632_128992_2985415_n.jpg |
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Post by albinosamoan on Sept 6, 2010 21:53:55 GMT -5
Hawaii- Under 50cc is a bicycle. One time $10 fee to register it, $5 transfer fee. No insurance required, no helmet law. I believe you have to have a DL, but not a motorcycle endorsement. There are TONS of scoots here, I work at a hardware store and 4 other people ride them to work regularly. I must see some 30+ on my way to work, and it's less than 3 miles. You have to go to the MV office where they license taxis, and you can get your registration on the spot. (You can turn it in at any MV locale, but that takes 20 days to get mailed to you.) This is all for Honolulu, I don't know specs on the other islands...
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Post by ScootinSeej on Oct 14, 2010 12:39:45 GMT -5
IL changed its laws this year to requiring a class L license (basically an M but for <150cc), but they're sketchy on mopeds. They state (get it?) that they can't go faster than 30mph, have less than 2 HP, and have working pedals BUT if a combustion engine is used it has to be under 50cc. AND you don't need the L license.
a LOT of people still think that only a regular driver's license is needed for any 50cc scoot because of this weird wording of the law. Anyone else not understand this?
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Post by tortoise on Oct 14, 2010 13:07:06 GMT -5
Per page 21 of this update pdf . . . "with or without optional power derived from manually operated pedals" |
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Post by ScootinSeej on Oct 16, 2010 16:10:31 GMT -5
Per page 21 of this update pdf . . . "with or without optional power derived from manually operated pedals"Those buggers keep changing it. This is why I'm getting a 150 so I don't have to deal with all that pedal nonsense. If I want to pedal, i'll get on my 0mpg bicycle.  |
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Post by Bong on Oct 17, 2010 19:18:25 GMT -5
I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laws are: 50cc or under nothing but valid drivers license, But the scoot may not go over 30mph or have more than 3 bhp. Most scoots sold do over 35mph and are considered motorcycles. A cop having a bad/slow day can write tickets for over $1,000. (Including Impound and all fees to become legal, final cost can be close to 3 grand ) Be careful out there!!!
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Post by travis44 on Oct 28, 2010 19:00:50 GMT -5
INDIANA
1.) No license necessary , no insurance
2.) Riders must be at least 15 years of age
3.) A D.O.T approved helmet must be worn by riders under the age of 18
4.) Eye protection is required in Indiana
5.) You must have a mirror
6.) Speed limit is 25 mph ( otherwise it's considered a motorcycle requiring a valid driver's lisence w/ motorcycle endorsement , insurance etc. )
7.) Headlight must be on
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Post by antix on Nov 6, 2010 22:48:03 GMT -5
Nevada under 40MPH on flat terrain or 50CC or less nothing is required. I believe as someone else quoted who is to know? Now when that 150CC upgrade to my GY6 comes out, and I am doing wheelies and burning rubber well that may raise a Q or two... |
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Post by tortoise on Nov 6, 2010 23:03:56 GMT -5
Nevada under 40MPH on flat terrain or 50CC or less nothing is required. Incorrect . . Nevada DMV. |
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Post by keithroxu on Nov 29, 2010 11:01:40 GMT -5
North Carolina is easy. get on it with a helmet and go. No license, no ins, no reg necessary if under 50 ccs
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Post by braveheart on Nov 29, 2010 16:51:44 GMT -5
There is NO mandatory helmet law in Florida..motorcycle or scooter..Only your good common sense...
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Post by erictheviking666 on Nov 29, 2010 18:05:12 GMT -5
Ahh, but the catch is you have to have $10,000 in personal Medical coverage (something like that anyway). While I have never heard of a cop pulling you over and checking for that, but they CAN if they want too.
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Post by joejoe072473 on Mar 5, 2011 16:07:10 GMT -5
Under Indiana law, a moped (or motorized bike) is defined as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less, a horsepower rating of less than 2.0, and an automatic transmission.
If a vehicle exceeds these limits, it's considered to be a motor vehicle, and its operators must follow the licensing, titling, and registration rules for a motor vehicle. See our sections on these areas for more information.
Moped riders must be at least 15 years old, and have a valid driver's license or state ID card with them when riding. Additionally, mopeds may not be driven on an interstate highway (why would you?), or over 25 mph. And, mopeds may not be driven on sidewalks.
Riders under 18 must be equipped with a helmet and something to protect their vision, such as goggles, glasses, or a transparent face shield.
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Post by edfr on Mar 5, 2011 16:27:43 GMT -5
Illinios, MOPED-49.?cc: Must have PEDALS and NOT be able to go over 30mph. Drivers License, Plates and Insurance. No Written or Driving Test. SCOOTER-49.?cc: Drivers License, Plates and Insurance. Must take Written Test and Driveing Test. SCOOTER-50-149.?cc: Drivers License, Plates and Insurance. Must take Written Test and Driveing Test. Class "L" License SCOOTER-150-  ?ccs: Drivers License, Plates and Insurance. Must Take Written Test and Driveing Test. Class "M" License TRIKES- Same as Scooters 50-149.?? and 150- ?ccs: With one RESTRICTION on your Driver License: You are NOT licensed to Drive a TWO WHEELER. The Driveing Test are different. Lefty |
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Post by sirtokesalot on Mar 12, 2011 7:47:01 GMT -5
here in connecticut u can drive any 49.9 cc engine vehicle with just a drivers license no registration or insurance required and u are only allowed to ride on single laned roads no roads with 2 lanes on each side.
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Post by benellibob on Mar 12, 2011 17:00:07 GMT -5
NC- dmv lady told me cant exceed 30 mph on flat land, so all 50cc's are illegal too. ride whatever you want just dont get caught
my buddy rides what WAS a 110cc chopper with a 5 hp honda air compressor motor and go kart clutch. no signals or brake lights, and straight piped. he said cops usually just wave. he never goes into hickory tho, much more strict in that county.
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