See what I mean about"know the legalities",does anyone?,by the looks of the posts. O MAN TOM K MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED DAY,AND EVERY DAY. Received: from mailsorter-101-2.iap.bryant.webtv.net (209.240.198.96) by storefull-176.iap.bryant.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:06:41 -0800 (PST) Return-Path: by mailsorter-101-2.iap.bryant.webtv.net (8.8.8-wtv-e/ms.dwm.v7+dul2) with SMTP id UAA10811 for 20:56:59 -0800 (PST) To: moped@topica.com From: Rob Subject: Re: california mopeds Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:50:13 -0800 Message-ID: <0.300003510.224198066-212058698-948430213@topica.com> Reply-To: moped@topica.com X-Loop: 300003510 NDW16FSU .5mm Chad Moped WareHouse www.ThePentagon.com/Mopeds ----- Original Message ----- From: "morris schneider" To: Subject: california mopeds > >From: Charles Fregeau > >Subject: Re: This is California, we have no laws!!! > > > >I can say amen to that. I've been collecting moped plates for 20 years and > have > >yet to see a California Moped plate. I know they exist. > > >Charles R > >Scott Corsaro wrote: > > > Moped laws in California, Hmmm. Their kind of funny. Every time you go to > > the DMV to register a moped they don't know what to do. Some will tell > you > > register it as a motorcycle, but once in a blue moon you will find > somebody > > that knows the right way. As for cops, they don't know jack when it comes > > to mopeds. I have seen scooter (over 50cc) registered as moped. Ya can't > > blame em, it only cost $12US for life to register a moped! A scooter will > > cost you about 20 to 70 dollars a year. As for a hot rod moped. It is > easy > > to get away with that hear. The cops are probably more happy that you are > > going faster, you not messing with the flow of traffic as much (California > > flow is 10 to 20mph over posted speed limit). The only bad side to > > California moped laws is that you need a full motorcycle license (easy to > > obtain) and insurance (Id say $100 year at most). When I first got in to > > mopeds I used to drive them around with no plate and no helmet, drove by > > many police and never had a problem. Back in the early 80's the laws were > > more laxed for mopeds and 50cc scooters. > > > > Scott Corsaro > > > > I've been having an ongoing discussion with California DMV in Sacramento and > they are really not sure what to do about mopeds. The law is confusing at > best. From what I understand, you're correct about the need for both a > license and insurance. I've heard lots of conflicting opinions from moped > owners, dealers etc. but that much seems clear. > > I've also passed several police officers riding my Puch wearing a bicycle > helmet and they don't even notice me. I've recently bought a DOT helmet > which is required. At this point I think I'm legal, but wouldn't bet a lot > of money on it. There are moped plates - there's one on the back of my '79 > Puch Magnum MK II. > > Stay safe, > > Morris > > morrisk@cogent.net > > list. > >
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