Looking for Scooter answers

mgdbaa

New Member
Does anyone know what the rules are for riding a scooter on the main road / shoulder are in Maryland? Also, does anyone know where to buy them?
 

TurboK9

New Member
Does anyone know what the rules are for riding a scooter on the main road / shoulder are in Maryland? Also, does anyone know where to buy them?

Craigslist. Hehe.

Some motorcycle dealers have the 'better' ones... there is a place on 4 by KenMar liquors s. of PF that sells cheaper ones (scooters for sale across from a liquor store :lmao)

Pretty much, as long as either there aren't "no scooter" signs and you are above any posted minimum speed and not on a interstate highway you are OK, just keep it on the shoulder. :yay:
 

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
:yeahthat: I looked into before and discovered I would need a motorcycle license and that I wouldn't be able to drive it on base. So I nixxed the idea.


:yay:.... :killingme when I was with NHRA most of them drove scooters around at the track to get parts from here to there fast... weellll they let me take the scooter ONE TIME..... and one time only... I knocked over a kid.... that kid came out of no where!!! I swear!!! :lol::angel: :whistle: no.. really I cant drive a scooter!! :killingme ::roflmao:

those things can really move! :coffee:
 

kk2187

Member
:yay:.... :killingme when I was with NHRA most of them drove scooters around at the track to get parts from here to there fast... weellll they let me take the scooter ONE TIME..... and one time only... I knocked over a kid.... that kid came out of no where!!! I swear!!! :lol::angel: :whistle: no.. really I cant drive a scooter!! :killingme ::roflmao:

those things can really move! :coffee:

:lol: We have a few riders with AHDRA and every race I fear I'm going to be hit by one of those things. We do have a 250cc? I believe and that thing flat flies.. for a scooter. I don't think I've knocked a kid over with mine though.
 

itsbob

I bowl overhand
You don't need a Motorcycle License to operate a scooter in MD but you MUST have a Drivers License

A Class M motorcycle license is not required. However, each individual operating a moped or a motor scooter on any roadway in Maryland must have a driver license of some class issued in this state or from his or her state of residency. A moped operator's permit issued to the individual is also valid. The MVA will not issue a moped operator's permit to any individual whose driver's license is suspended or revoked.
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
§ 11-134.1. Moped.
"Moped" means a bicycle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of a motor;
(2) Is equipped with pedals that mechanically drive the rear wheel or wheels;
(3) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter; and
(4) Has a motor with a rating of 1.5 brake horsepower or less and, if the motor is an internal combustion engine, a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less.

§ 11-134.5. Motor scooter.
(a) In general.- "Motor scooter" means a nonpedal vehicle that:
(1) Has a seat for the operator;
(2) Has two wheels, of which one is 10 inches or more in diameter;
(3) Has a step-through chassis;
(4) Has a motor:
(i) With a rating of 2.7 brake horsepower or less; or
(ii) If the motor is an internal combustion engine, with a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less; and
(5) Is equipped with an automatic transmission.
(b) Off-road vehicles.- "Motor scooter" does not include a vehicle that has been manufactured for off-road use, including a motorcycle and an all-terrain vehicle.
[2001, ch. 557; 2006, ch. 562, §§ 1, 2.]

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§ 16-101. Drivers must be licensed.
(a) In general.- An individual may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless:
(1) The individual holds a driver's license issued under this title;
(2) The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title; or
(3) The individual otherwise is specifically authorized by this title to drive vehicles of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(b) Motor-assisted bicycles.- Each individual operating on any highway in this State a moped, as defined in § 11-134.1 of this article or a motor scooter, as defined in § 11-134.5 of this article, shall have with the individual:
(1) A driver's license issued to the individual under this title, which license may be of any class issued by the Administration;
(2) If the individual is a nonresident of this State, a license to drive issued to the individual by the state or country of the individual's residence, which license may be for any class of vehicle; or
(3) A moped operator's permit issued to the individual under this subtitle.


§ 16-104.2. Moped operator's permit.
(a) Minimum age; persons not possessing driver's license.- On application, the Administration shall issue a moped operator's permit to an applicant who:
(1) Is 16 years of age or older;
(2) Does not possess a valid driver's license issued by this State or any other jurisdiction, but whose license or privilege to drive is not revoked, suspended, refused, or canceled;
(3) Provides satisfactory documentary evidence that the applicant has lawful status;
 

BOP

Well-Known Member
Does anyone know what the rules are for riding a scooter on the main road / shoulder are in Maryland? Also, does anyone know where to buy them?

There are no rules. Do whateverthehellyouwanttountilyougetcaught. Then, get yer PBJ, rinse, and repeat.
 
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