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on Jun 3rd, 2009 and filed under I do have a drivers liscense and im think about getting the gas powered scooter to ride to my friends houses during the summer and to school instead of driving my car.
What laws are different and what should i know before doing this?
Posted by Broken bones stink:)
What do you mean by “scooter?” You mean one of those two-wheeled things that look like a Razor scooter with an engine on the back? If that’s the case, then
1. You need a driver’s license or permit. VC 21235(d)
2. You don’t need insurance, nor do you need registration or license plates. VC 21224(a)
3. You need lights and reflectors if you ride at night. VC 21223
4. You can’t ride on the sidewalk. VC 21235(g)
5. Most important, you must wear a helmet. VC 21235(c). After all, California is the nanny state.
These are the highlights. I suggest reading Vehicle Code sections 21220-21235.