Just got into MB San Diego
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Broad daylight right??? No Headlight no taillight, no turn signals, no moped plate, no Dot Approved helmet (was wearing a bike helmet), no M2 license. Threaten to impound my bike. Not a good way to be welcomed into the sport.
Yikes!
For daylight riding you still need a headlight and taillight with brake light (yeah, I know... sounds goofy to me too), mirror on the left side, a Motorized Bicycle plate which is different than a moped plate, a DOT helmet, and an M1 or M2 license. Turn signals are not required, but at least use hand signals to CYA.
I agree with you on "Not a good way to be welcomed into the sport"., but you gotta play the sport within the rules of the sport or else the referee will get you.
FWIW, the city of LaMesa has an all out ban on MB's. There is nothing you can do to be legal there.
For daylight riding you still need a headlight and taillight with brake light (yeah, I know... sounds goofy to me too), mirror on the left side, a Motorized Bicycle plate which is different than a moped plate, a DOT helmet, and an M1 or M2 license. Turn signals are not required, but at least use hand signals to CYA.
I agree with you on "Not a good way to be welcomed into the sport"., but you gotta play the sport within the rules of the sport or else the referee will get you.
FWIW, the city of LaMesa has an all out ban on MB's. There is nothing you can do to be legal there.
Big Red
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What???
Hey GearNut, LaMesa is in California, Right? How, If you are registered with the State of California DMV and meet all requirments for license and safety, Can ANY city ban a legal mode of transportation? I'm sure that has to be a city ordinance and has NO authority over state law. I dont know what the M.B's are doing about it in LaMesa, but I think I could beat that ticket.
I was just wondering if you had any more info on this.
Hey GearNut, LaMesa is in California, Right? How, If you are registered with the State of California DMV and meet all requirments for license and safety, Can ANY city ban a legal mode of transportation? I'm sure that has to be a city ordinance and has NO authority over state law. I dont know what the M.B's are doing about it in LaMesa, but I think I could beat that ticket.
I was just wondering if you had any more info on this.
LaMesa is a small city within the county of San Diego. It's about 25 miles or so east of San Diego city proper.
The way the Cali law is written, individual cities and townships can write whatever laws they want to pertaining to motorized bicycles and the local law presides over the state law.
Within the state of Cali MB's are legal when licensed and.... you have the proper bike gear, head gear, and driver's license.
However certain cities and townships have a stick jambed solidly up their a..... um... yeah....you know.... and write laws banning them within their city/ town limits.
The way the Cali law is written, individual cities and townships can write whatever laws they want to pertaining to motorized bicycles and the local law presides over the state law.
Within the state of Cali MB's are legal when licensed and.... you have the proper bike gear, head gear, and driver's license.
However certain cities and townships have a stick jambed solidly up their a..... um... yeah....you know.... and write laws banning them within their city/ town limits.
Frankenstien Bikes
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Bummer dude, Hope I don't get hassled in SD, I just started my build..
BoltsMissing
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I know we across oceans, but never had any trouble, ride "under the radar" and keep a low profile.
Some times I pedal, "fake it till ya make it", type of thing.
It's too easy for some of the "norms" to find an excuse to complain, and complain they do....it's their kick cos they can't get on a MB themselves, "mumsy" won't let them!
Some times I pedal, "fake it till ya make it", type of thing.
It's too easy for some of the "norms" to find an excuse to complain, and complain they do....it's their kick cos they can't get on a MB themselves, "mumsy" won't let them!
CruisingDragon
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Sup SD riders! I personally have not got in any trouble with the police, I've driven right passed SDPD, National city PD, Chula vista PD, Coronado PD, Harbor PD, Military PD. And was at a red light And a small motorcade of CHP on the right of me but no problems as of yet, la mesa is not my turf so I stay clear. Other than that what are you guys doing on the roads to get rolled up on?
All I got on my bike is what's in my pics.
yes I got dot helmet. Mabye I'm lucky? (Knock on wood) lol
Be cool SD!
but no problems as of yet, la mesa is not my turf so I stay clear. Other than that what are you guys doing on the roads to get rolled up on?All I got on my bike is what's in my pics.
yes I got dot helmet. Mabye I'm lucky? (Knock on wood) lol
Be cool SD!
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