| They are small, go fast, are easy to park, and they | | | | European Union, any scooter with an engine of 50cc |
| need a lot less fuel than a regular car. The Scooter is | | | | and above is considered a motorcycle. |
| becoming more popular as gas prices rise. However, if | | | | Looking to cut down as much as possible on gas? |
| you don't have a license and want to be able to drive | | | | Then you should also consider an electric scooter that |
| the scooter legally, you will need a street legal scooter. | | | | runs on a battery. These scooters usually go no faster |
| What determines if the scooter is street legal is first | | | | than 20 MPH and the batteries only last for about an |
| and foremost the engine size. In most states, if your | | | | hour, but if this isn't a problem for you, then it's hard to |
| engine is not above 49cc, you should be ok. This | | | | ride any more environmental friendly than this. |
| means 49cc and below is street legal. You cannot ride | | | | It is advisable to try and have your new scooter |
| a 49cc scooter on the highway or interstate. Rules for | | | | registered by the company where you bought it, to be |
| street legal scooters vary from state to state, so | | | | sure it is registered correctly. Don't buy a scooter from |
| speak to your local department of motor vehicles to | | | | a company that can't or don't know how to register it - |
| be sure what laws apply where you live. Inside the | | | | any trusted company should be able to do this. |