49cc motorcycles need to be licensed

[pokerfan]

In my state everything under 50cc is treated as a bicycle.

I have ten year olds buzzing up and down my street on what sounds like chainsaws with wheels.

[Lance_Boyle]

1. I don't believe they are 'street legal' for unlicensed drivers.

Check with your local police precinct on that.

[pokerfan]

2. In my state they are street legal

as long as they are under 50cc.

[Lance_Boyle]

4. 'Street legal' would assume a licensed operator, wouldn't it?

If not, that's a pretty major loophole. Lots of scooters have sub-50cc engines, but can not be operated by unlicensed minors on public roads.

[pokerfan]

5. They are considered bicycles

As soon as school lets out it's like a bunch of chainsaws running up and down street. I wouldn
t mind so much if they were going somewhere. It's just the fucking noise I hate.

[Lance_Boyle]

7. Can unlicensed minors ride bicycles on public roads?

I mean, for the most part parents are going to forbid it, but I'd be very surprised if the law doesn't address the issue.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. By "bicycle" you mean ..

no need for a driver license? or license plate, or helmet?

Just what the world needs is one more noisy toy for kids to kill themselves with.

I haven't noticed these in my neighborhood. I guess it's just a matter of time ...

[LynneSin]

6. I hate hate hate those things!!!

I had neighbors that were riding these nuisances in the parking lot of our apt complex. It was like spending the entire day listening to a chainsaw and leaf blower

:grr:

I managed to get rid of it - I commented to the owners that if any of these kids wipe out on the apartment property they could feasibly sue the owners.

I'm so evil I love it. Hell there is a park just across the street - take them there