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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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im buying a scooter to move around on campus . anyone know wht the laws are as far as. insurance and licening.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Has to be registered. Don't think you need a motorcycle endorsement. And I would doubt you need insurance.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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anything more than 49cc and you need insurance and it has to be tagged. ofcourse it if isnt tagged, it cant be on public roads. all laws apply including DUI and DWS
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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you can't be a man and drive one, so it looks like your ok...
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Gator is correct except you don't need insurance on any motorcycle in the state of Florida. If you have lien against the scooter your lienholder may require you to have insurance but not the state of Florida. I got into accident recently on my scooter (125cc Yamaha) with no motorcycle endorsement which required me to go to court. I ended up having to pay 285 bucks in court costs but I could have faced a much larger fine amongst other things.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AtlasTBSS
you can't be a man and drive one, so it looks like your ok...
i live a block away from school not drivin a v8 there evry morning and dont need the added hassle of moto endorsment.

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anything more than 49cc and you need insurance and it has to be tagged. ofcourse it if isnt tagged, it cant be on public roads. all laws apply including DUI and DWS
thank bro ...u from tamp me 2 u on mafia?

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Gator is correct except you don't need insurance on any motorcycle in the state of Florida. If you have lien against the scooter your lienholder may require you to have insurance but not the state of Florida. I got into accident recently on my scooter (125cc Yamaha) with no motorcycle endorsement which required me to go to court. I ended up having to pay 285 bucks in court costs but I could have faced a much larger fine amongst other things.
so i jst need a tag?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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Tag for Public roadway use. A Motorcycle Endorsement on your Driver's License is required if it is 50cc's or greater.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Aren't mopeds like dating fat chicks? All good until your friends see you riding it?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Racer383
Aren't mopeds like dating fat chicks? All good until your friends see you riding it?
u find the guy tht will tell thats gonna sell e out for ridding it and ill worry.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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opps correction on the insurance part. i just was thinking tag and threw in insurance. no insurance requirement on a scooter. if you live one block from campus, put on your walkin shoes bro!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Skateboard, Bike, Run, Walk, Skip, or catch a ride with a friend.
Positives=keep you in shape(not that you are out of shape), No worrying about parking, and you save even more gas(even though the scooter is great on gas).
Negatives=You still have to pay for the sucker(usually they are around $1500-$2000 new), Great on gas but you are still paying for it, and it's probably going to be hard to get a date unless you already have a girl LOL.
If you get one you have to do a photoshoot and post the pics.
I'm just messing by the way. I think you can def get some good use out of a scooter.
I'm serious about the shoot though.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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^ agreed... just get the new ninja 250.... looks like any other new sportbike and is dirt cheap brand new.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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how much is dirt cheap i seen scooters for lik 500
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