Posted by jeffreyj on June 28, 2008, 3:49 pm
What exactly is the difference between a "motor-driven cycle" and a
motorcycle? I know that a motor-driven cycle is less than 150cc, but
is there any other difference? I live in California. Is there any
difference in licensing, or insurance requirements, or things like
that for a motor-driven cycle, motorcycle, motorscooter, and etc?
Jeff
Posted by oasysco on June 30, 2008, 8:18 am
> What exactly is the difference between a "motor-driven cycle" and a
> motorcycle? I know that a motor-driven cycle is less than 150cc, but
> is there any other difference? I live in California. Is there any
> difference in licensing, or insurance requirements, or things like
> that for a motor-driven cycle, motorcycle, motorscooter, and etc?
> Jeff
In VA on 0701080, a motorcycle is a 2-wheeled vehicle that can exceed
35mph. A moped is a 2 wheeled vehicle that doesn't exceed 35mph. There
are other qualities as well, but it's the MPH that determines whether
or not you need a license. I'm surprised since it used to be 25mph and
under 50cc for a moped.
I guess they had enough of 49.5cc mopeds that could do 55mph Hmm, if I
keep my 1300 under 35mph, do I need a license? :)-
Greg
Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on June 30, 2008, 6:17 pm
> but it's the MPH that determines
whether
> or not you need a license. I'm surprised since it used to be 25mph and
> under 50cc for a moped.
> I guess they had enough of 49.5cc mopeds that could do 55mph Hmm, if I
> keep my 1300 under 35mph, do I need a license? :)-
Absolutely not. If they try to arrest you, tell 'em you've
already asked on the internet and been told that it's
fine not to have a license.
Posted by Rayvan on June 30, 2008, 7:18 pm
> > What exactly is the difference between a "motor-driven cycle" and a
> > motorcycle? I know that a motor-driven cycle is less than 150cc, but
> > is there any other difference? I live in California. Is there any
> > difference in licensing, or insurance requirements, or things like
> > that for a motor-driven cycle, motorcycle, motorscooter, and etc?
> All your questions will be answered here:
> http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vc.htm
> Definitions:
> Motorcycle
> 400. (a) A "motorcycle" is any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle
> for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three
> wheels in contact with the ground, and weighing less than 1,500
> pounds.
> (b) A motor vehicle that has four wheels in contact with the ground,
> two of which are a functional part of a sidecar, is a motorcycle if
> the vehicle otherwise comes within the definition of subdivision (a).
> (c) A motor vehicle that is electrically powered, has a maximum speed
> of 45 miles per hour, and weighs less than 2,500 pounds, is a
> motorcycle if the vehicle otherwise comes within the definition of
> subdivision (a).
> (d) A farm tractor is not a motorcycle.
Wow. Gotta love that last item....
What would we ever do without our fearless gov't letting us know these
useful tidbits?
OTOH, Next time someone refers to my Harley as a tractor, I've got
some new ammo....
I could use it as my new sig! :
--
Rayvan
CA Vehicle code 400.(d): "A farm tractor is not a motorcycle."
Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on July 1, 2008, 1:35 am
> > (d) A farm tractor is not a motorcycle.
> Wow. Gotta love that last item....
> What would we ever do without our fearless gov't letting us know these
> useful tidbits?
> OTOH, Next time someone refers to my Harley as a tractor, I've got
> some new ammo....
Maybe with some aftermarket engine and suspension
enhancements it would qualify ?
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> motorcycle? I know that a motor-driven cycle is less than 150cc, but
> is there any other difference? I live in California. Is there any
> difference in licensing, or insurance requirements, or things like
> that for a motor-driven cycle, motorcycle, motorscooter, and etc?
> Jeff