| Planning on purchasing a scooter? Between local laws, | | | | on the internet for the best insurance quotes. When |
| brands and types of scooters it may be more | | | | choosing a brand of scooter, the insurance cost |
| confusing that at first glance. Scooters come in many | | | | depends on not only the engine displacement (cc), but |
| varieties, including petrol and electric, 50cc to 150cc and | | | | on the brand of cycle. As some brands are known to |
| greater. To make it even more confusing there are | | | | be less safe, insurance companies may charge more |
| various types of scooters within those choices. For | | | | for those types. Better brands tend to be Piaggio, |
| instance there are touring scooters which are 150cc | | | | Yamaha and Peugeot as well as Aprilia and Gilera. |
| and above and have a raised seat, like a motorcycle; | | | | In Europe laws differ in terms of owning and driving a |
| luxury scooters which are 150-250cc racing scooters, | | | | moped/scooter. For instance, in Spain, Italy and France |
| and then the basic scooter which is what most people | | | | an automobile license is all that is required up to 125cc, |
| are interested in buying. | | | | otherwise a special cycle license is required. In other |
| The 50cc scooter, which is often a petrol scooter, | | | | parts of the EU, a regular automobile license is all that |
| usually top speeds at 35mph which allows it to be | | | | is needed up to 50cc, and after that a cycle license is |
| driven without a license or typical auto insurance. | | | | required. In Sweden no license is required for a 50cc |
| Instead they often have special driving requirements | | | | scooter that has max speed of 35mph. |
| and insurance needs in every jurisdiction. | | | | Some of the benefits of owning a motor scooter is |
| In the USA each county, city and state may have its | | | | saving on gas money, insurance costs and not having |
| own requirements for licensing. It's important to check | | | | to worry about parking spots. Some of the |
| at your local motor vehicle department. Additionally, | | | | disadvantages may be the lower speeds, not being |
| your insurance requirements must be checked before | | | | able to drive in harsh weather and, for lower speed |
| purchase if you wish to save money. There are some | | | | units, not being able to drive safely on city streets. |
| scooters which actually may cost more in insurance | | | | Be sure to check into all the local restrictions for your |
| than they are worth owning. Be sure to shop around | | | | scooter before your purchase. |