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There are a few additional classes of motorized vehicles, some of which are street legal in California.
Riding a moped in California requires insurance coverage, while riding a motorized scooter does not. On the other hand, mopeds have the same insurance requirements as motorcycles. In order to ride a moped in California, you need to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance:. These requirements may mandate that you purchase coverage above and beyond the state minimums. It has not been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of our network partners. Average Cost of Motorcycle Insurance To get an insurance quote over the phone, call: Agents available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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Two wheels Handlebars A floorboard that can be stood upon while riding A motor that powers the vehicle. The driver needs to wear a U. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet at all times. As with other vehicles, motorized scooters should not be operated on sidewalks.
There cannot be a passenger on scooters, just the driver. Scooters looks quite a bit like motorcycles but they are cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient. Scooters are also easier to drive, which makes you wonder why you'll need to get a motorcycle license in most states to drive one.
When you hear the term scooter, you may think of that wooden toy with four wheels that kids scoot along on. But today's scooters are not just for kids. Many adults use Vespas or other brands of scooter motorbikes to commute to work and run errands. Why not? You can drive for hundreds of miles on a tank of gas, park easily and pollute less.
But if you are thinking of buying a Vespa, check your state's driving license laws. Most states require you to get a motorcycle license to driver a scooter if the engine has a fuel capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or more, completing both the written test and the driving test.
You'll also need to ride with an approved helmet and to purchase liability insurance. Although scooters can't always drive on freeways, they are just as invisible to car drivers as motorcycles are and much lighter. A gentle tap from a passing car can send you to the pavement.
Of course, every state gets to write the driving laws for its residents, and no two think exactly alike about any one topic. Scooter licensing laws vary among the states.
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