Looking for a scooter...

[gregp]

Sorry - I am finding most of this stuff now. No pedals mentioned, though:

According to Massachusetts law, a moped is a "motorized bicycle." In order to be classified as a moped, the vehicle must:

•Have a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters.
•Have an automatic transmission.
•Be capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour.
•Comply with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
A moped sticker, issued by the RMV, must be affixed to the moped. This sticker will not be issued unless the vehicle meets the above requirements.

Operating Requirements
Moped operators are subject to the traffic laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth.

Mopeds will have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth, except limited access or express state highways where signs prohibiting bicycles have been posted.

Mopeds may use bicycle lanes next to various ways but are excluded from off street recreational paths.

Moped operators must signal their intention to stop or turn by using either hand.

Mopeds may keep right when passing a motor vehicle which is in the travel lane of a way.

Restrictions When Operating a Moped
Mopeds will not be operated:

•By any person under 16 years of age.
•By any person who does not have a valid license or permit.
•At a speed greater than 25 miles per hour.
•Without the operator and any passenger wearing a DOT standard helmet.

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everything you need to know is on this page.

http://www.mass.gov/rmv/alerts/scooter.htm

[Pigman]

Yea.....i signal with one finger and Have a moped sticker and ride at top speed so these Rules do not Apply>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[gregp]

everything you need to know is on this page.

http://www.mass.gov/rmv/alerts/scooter.htm

Not quite everything. There are no fee breakdowns. "Limited Use Vehicles"? VS. "Low Speed Vehicles"? Really? Could they make this system any more complex and confusing? In these times of economic hardship, rising fuel prices, and ecological sensitivity, this is a great way to discourage their use, if you ask me....

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Not quite everything. There are no fee breakdowns. "Limited Use Vehicles"? VS. "Low Speed Vehicles"? Really? Could they make this system any more complex and confusing? In these times of economic hardship, rising fuel prices, and ecological sensitivity, this is a great way to discourage their use, if you ask me....

it costs the same as a motorcycle for registration $20 & renewal $25. the fees are listed here.

this page and this page have some more information on limited use vehicles.

i think the whole concept is way too complicated too. i do think being able to identify scooters via plate or registration number is a good thing, but there should be some incentive to this type of registration - cheaper/free parking options, limited sidewalk parking, reduced fees, etc.

[wiggeywackyo]

Well according to all of that, my scooter is a moped. Except for the boosted top speed...............

[Mike Qube]

There's a 2005 Zuma on cl right now for a grand.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/2256799121.html

[b0xmonkey]

I think I've narrowed it down to the ruckus or the zuma. The madass is cool but I think too small. Might still give it a look and throw a leg over it though.