illegal to ride motorized bicycles in what states?

[BigDaddyT]

At first I thought thats what ours was too as the definition was hard to understand. I found a definition spelled out better in a copy of the drivers manual online. Basically anything under 50 cc is caught by a drivers license unless you are 14 or 15 and then an m2 is required. I was really not looking forward to being forced to get a motorcycles license just to ride a motor assist bike.

 

[JinbaIttai]

I know the OP said states, but I recently learned that in Ontario, only electric is ok. In Alberta, either electric or engine and you are good to go. Not sure on the other provinces.

 

[Mountainman]

Any States Known That - DO NOT - Allow MBs ?

NOTE -- THREAD IS FOR LISTING OF KNOWN (((MB BANNED AREAS ONLY)))

cities -- counties -- states -- which DO NOT allow MBs to be ridden in any way...

This question may make it a lot easier
for those wondering if a certain place is MB friendly

MOST STATES as we know -- ALLOW MBs -- seems just a few may not

some different laws from state to state and city to city ---- true

but -- it seems that in most places

we are able to --

Ride That Thing - Mountainman

NOTE -- THREAD IS FOR LISTING OF KNOWN (((MB BANNED AREAS ONLY)))

 

[JinbaIttai]

Good thread idea.

 

[ZnsaneRyder]

Good thread idea.

I agree.

 

[mouchyn]

Texas. All of it. Prohibited.

http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=15421

 

[sabrewalt]

Please don't project your experience on the rest

"Texas. All of it. Prohibited.


I REJECT this line of thinking. Just because you are having a tough time with the cops in your area, please don't project that narrow line of thinking on the rest of the state. The fact that there ARE NOT LAWS covering these things in Texas does not allow College Station to make them up.

 

[mouchyn]

"Texas. All of it. Prohibited.


I REJECT this line of thinking. Just because you are having a tough time with the cops in your area, please don't project that narrow line of thinking on the rest of the state. The fact that there ARE NOT LAWS covering these things in Texas does not allow College Station to make them up.

You're right. I figured the research I did was conclusive.

I was merely offering the interpretations given to me by the various State (not local) Transportation Officials I spoke to. I suppose the issue is still up for debate until I get a Judge's ruling, eh? If a local judge rules that the MB is a moped in Texas, the only recourse is appeal.

College Station, Bryan, and Texas A&M University have no local laws or restrictions for MBs beyond what is outlined in the TTC. Judicial rulings in this case could set a strong precedent for others in the State since it comes down to an interpretation of the State law...

 

[sparky]

Only state I've seen that outlaws MBs is NY. And I'm pretty sure that was the whole state, not just NYC... but I'm not positive anymore.

Only a few others don't define motorized bicycles, so they would then default to a motorcycle definition. Others define a moped as a motorized bicycle, but then they leave strict safety regulations (brakes, etc.) meant for a real moped.

 

[Simonator]

Well, I guess we can add Michigan to the list.