I've heard some talk about these. My question is "what vehicle classification" does it fall under? I always hear the term "glorified scooter" brought up with these.., and their website appears to use the term as well (if you can get on the website too because their server just plain sucks and is very slow).

Every state has different laws that govern these types of vehicles. Clearly the motor will have to be 50cc's and above if this is a 2 person unit.., and taking it's size into consideration. If it's a scooter with a 50cc motor or above it'll fall under the Motorcycle laws. Many states have laws that cut off at 50cc's and if under 50cc's most states apply "bicycle law" to them.

Probably would be required to wear a helmet in most states with this as well. Again.., depending on how the vehicle is classified by your states DOT.

This is more practical for me.
http://tinyurl.com/annhts

Jerry

The yellow Scoot Coupe on Ebaymotors has it listed as having a 49cc engine (I'm surprised the engine is under 50cc's). In my state (if this vehicle meets DOT regulations for street legal).., this thing would fall under bicycle law since the motor is under 50cc's meaning in the state of WV this vehicle would require a basic drivers license, no insurance (it's optional, but common sense says to at least get liability), and must be 16 years old to ride it on the street.., and if you're over the age of 18 you won't have to wear a helmet.

All scooters in the state of WV under 50cc's don't have to comply with motorcycle laws.

Would be a very fun thing to whip around in though for the summer




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Is that Zuki on his way to his third GIG of the day with the new speakers?

Donny ... I can picture you tooling along with the 18 wheelers on I95 in one of these ...NOT!!! ...

t.

The Scootcouope looks perfect for harmonica players with a set of Z 5300's
Eddie

T...just think GOLF COURSE!!

They rent these things out down here to spring breakers along with scooters...

I guess because breakers are usually drunk enough and convinced of their own immortality to consider these safe in traffic!

Tell ya what Diki.., I'd rather take my chances in one of these things than a standard 49cc two wheeled scooter! At least with the Scoot Coupe..., there's MORE vehicle surrounding you making you MORE visible to other drivers!

Have you ever taken a ride on these 49cc street legal scooters? I'd been on them countless times and I can't even count the number of times I nearly got plowed by another driver. The Scoot Coupe is small, but way more visible to other drivers than than those mini-me foot baths on two wheels