| Scooters were first known as a child's push vehicle | | | | Department of Transportation regulations for operation |
| that dates back to before 1920. Advancements in | | | | on streets and roadways while others are prohibited |
| technology led to the development of small engines, | | | | from being on the streets. Any time a motorized |
| which, when added to the traditional scooter provided | | | | vehicle is introduced into traffic areas, appropriate |
| for a practical and affordable means of transportation. | | | | cautionary measures must be taken and proper |
| Motor scooters have been a favorite in European | | | | safety gear must be worn. |
| countries for decades. The low-power vehicle wasn't | | | | Scooters can be easily found in the retail market, |
| too attractive to the power-hungry American market | | | | however not all retailers may carry all styles. Major |
| until recently. Sleek styling of the modern scooter, | | | | discount or department stores may only carry a |
| combined with the product being seen in a variety of | | | | couple of models that they believe will be the most |
| films has opened the door to the American urban | | | | popular among their shoppers. A scooter store could |
| market. | | | | specialize in a variety of recreational scooters, while |
| Modern motor scooters feature either a small gasoline | | | | another store will specialize in the mobility scooters. |
| engine or an electric motor, depending upon the | | | | Retailers also offer scooter accessories to enhance |
| vehicle's design. Modern scooters feature electric and | | | | the experience as well as replacement parts and |
| gas motorized models. Competition among scooter | | | | service. Any style of scooter can be purchased online |
| manufacturers and continuing sales has led to unique | | | | for retail pricing. The current market demand for |
| design features, such as miniature low-powered | | | | scooters makes it hard to find them at wholesale |
| motorcycles. Motorized scooters, whether the rider is | | | | prices for a single purchase, but there are many |
| to sit or stand, are considered low-power motor | | | | opportunities for an individual to become a scooter |
| vehicles by many municipalities and are subject to | | | | dealer. |
| state and local regulations. Some scooters meet | | | | |