JunkyardDog
Active Member
Actually bicycles don't have ANY right to use the road, at least not the traffic lanes. They must be in the bike lane, or to the far right. Traffic that actually uses the road is supposed to stay at least 3 feet from bicycles when passing them, but that rarely occurs. And a motorized bicycle is an actual bicycle. You don't get the same privileges as motorcycles and scooters, but you don't have to deal with all the red tape either. It you need to get around in a timely manner, you are using the wrong tool for the job. A motorcycle or a car would be much better. I don't know why you don't have a drivers license, but without one, going slow or taking the bus, are your only legal; options.
You don't have to pretend to pedal in AZ. Motorized bikes are legal here, but there are some strict laws that go with them. The legal speed limit is 20 mph. It doesn't say anywhere that that is negotiable. And yes, there is some very strong anti motorized bicycle sentiment in AZ. Many people think that riders of motorized bicycles are getting a free ride, not having to have a license, registration or insurance. And they get even more upset when they see them breaking the law on a regular basis. Pocket bikes and gopeds are pretty much gone, even skateboards are becomming more and more regulated. They are illegal on most private property, and they will soon be illegal on sidewalks. Sidewalks are intended for walking. When you annoy enough people with anything, something is going to happen.
You don't have to pretend to pedal in AZ. Motorized bikes are legal here, but there are some strict laws that go with them. The legal speed limit is 20 mph. It doesn't say anywhere that that is negotiable. And yes, there is some very strong anti motorized bicycle sentiment in AZ. Many people think that riders of motorized bicycles are getting a free ride, not having to have a license, registration or insurance. And they get even more upset when they see them breaking the law on a regular basis. Pocket bikes and gopeds are pretty much gone, even skateboards are becomming more and more regulated. They are illegal on most private property, and they will soon be illegal on sidewalks. Sidewalks are intended for walking. When you annoy enough people with anything, something is going to happen.