I called the local Mobile, AL police department and talked to the traffic division. The lady was rude and I dont think she knew her face from azz and she just said if it is motorized then you need blinkers, headlight, taillight, insurance, etc etc etc.
So I tried calling another precinct and they really had no clue as to what to tell me.
So finally I decided to call the local state troopers office. At first he said it must be registered, etc. But he then found out I am not talking a motorcycle but a standard bicycle with a gas assist engine and he said I know exactly what you are talking about. He said they are treated just like a regular bicycle and you do not need to register, get insurance, tag, wear a helmet if you are over 16, or any safety equipment (but recommends it).
So now on my next pay period I am going to get a bike and order a motor kit
I want to ask you guys though which bike should I use. I do not care to spend 300 on a bike but I have heard to avoid aluminum frame bikes as the frame can break on you at 30mph and it is not fun. Some of the bikes I have looked at are your steel framed 79.00 18spd Wally-World specials. I checked craigslist but around here I do not believe people realize that items drop in value and you cannot sell something for the price you paid when it is 3 years old lol.
So I tried calling another precinct and they really had no clue as to what to tell me.
So finally I decided to call the local state troopers office. At first he said it must be registered, etc. But he then found out I am not talking a motorcycle but a standard bicycle with a gas assist engine and he said I know exactly what you are talking about. He said they are treated just like a regular bicycle and you do not need to register, get insurance, tag, wear a helmet if you are over 16, or any safety equipment (but recommends it).
So now on my next pay period I am going to get a bike and order a motor kit
I want to ask you guys though which bike should I use. I do not care to spend 300 on a bike but I have heard to avoid aluminum frame bikes as the frame can break on you at 30mph and it is not fun. Some of the bikes I have looked at are your steel framed 79.00 18spd Wally-World specials. I checked craigslist but around here I do not believe people realize that items drop in value and you cannot sell something for the price you paid when it is 3 years old lol.