| Moped and Scooter owners know that they are a | | | | and then scour the internet and local dealers crossing |
| superb mode of transport for getting around in the city | | | | off what you cant afford. You need to also bear in |
| and urban areas. They are mainly very low powered | | | | mind the legal moped and scooter age requirements |
| so are an extremely cheap mode of transport. In | | | | of in the country you are living. The other option is to |
| Europe and particularly in the UK the moped and | | | | look at the classifieds as there are often bargains to |
| scooter is mainly owned by 16 to 20 year olds and are | | | | be had as riders upgrade to larger bikes. |
| usually a stepping stone to a larger motorcycle. | | | | For any moped and scooter rider the one thing that |
| There are also a lot of European countries such as | | | | should be considered first is insurance as there is a |
| Spain, France and Greece where you can hire a | | | | high chance that you will need it at some time make |
| moped or scooter and need very little in the way of | | | | sure it is covered fully comprehensive for theft, |
| paperwork other than a driving license to hire it, | | | | damage and also for if you are involved in an accident. |
| however you tend to see the accident and | | | | There are a few companies online who specialise in |
| emergency rooms at the local hospitals bugling with | | | | moped and scooter insurance. |
| un-savvy motorcyclists who have misjudged the local | | | | Owning a moped or a scooter has a lot of |
| roads and traffic. | | | | advantages it gives you freedom from being stuck in |
| Most moped's are limited to 35 mph yet it is common | | | | long traffic jams, they are far more environmental |
| for teenagers to tune them so they can achieve high | | | | friendly and they are extremely cheap to run in fact |
| speeds and decibels. In the cities the noise can be | | | | there are electric scooters now which cost as little as |
| deafening, especially in the tourist resorts where they | | | | 0.3p per mile to run. |
| pour out of the clubs at 5 in the morning and echo | | | | Safety is the biggest consideration for riders, make |
| through the narrow streets. | | | | sure you purchase a decent helmet and don't ride in |
| If you are looking at moped and scooter brochures | | | | shorts and sandals in the summer as they offer no |
| take your time and make a wish list of the | | | | protection should you have a spill. |
| specification and extras you would really like to have | | | | |