do you know those small motorcycles.....?

Question

do you know those small motorcycles that dont have a licence plate? anyweiz my question is can a person with no licence (13-15yrs.) ride it?

Answer 1

Yes, no, maybe...
You may be as young as 12 years with no license and ride in Minnesota.* (Minnesota Statutes, Ch. 169, § 225.)
http://ros.leg.mn/bin/getpub.php?pubtype=STAT_CHAP_SEC&year=2006§ion=169.225
You may ride in Ohio with a probationary permit at 14 years of age, or with a license at age 16 or older.* (Ohio Revised Code, Title 45, Ch. 4511, § 521.)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.521
You may ride in Massachusetts when age 16 or older with a license or learner’s permit. Must wear an approved helmet. (Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 90, § 1, subd. E.)
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-1e.htm
It is illegal to ride in California for everyone no matter how old or which license. Even off-highway recreation areas are still considered illegal. (California Vehicle Code § 21720.)
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21720.htm
Nevada will let a minor with no license ride off-road areas so long as they're under adult supervision. (Nevada Revised Statutes, Ch. 490, et seq.)
http://www.dmvnv.com/motorcycle.htm#ATVs
Not street legal in New Hampshire either. (New Hampshire Revised Statutes, Title XXI, Ch. 265, § 123, subd. a.)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXI/265/265-123-a.htm
Washington State has so many laws on this one issue that they had to write an entire 30 page long tutorial outlining it.
http://www.lifesaversconference.org/webfiles2006/porter.ppt
*Under age 18, you must wear an approved helmet.

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Please take notice that because the federal government gives every state an ultimatum to choose between their sovereignty or their tax dollars (federal highway funds in this case), each states’ laws will be different then the other. Therefore, without knowing the exact type of vehicle or the particular types of safety standards the vehicle is equipped with, it would be impossible for anyone here to tell you, with certainty, if such a vehicle meets the various legal requirements.

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Answer 2

There are several different names and models for small bikes. Pit Bikes refer to small off-road style bikes that usually have large fat tires and short frames. Small Bobber style bikes that have usually around a 50cc engine or slightly bigger are called Kickers. Pocket Bikes are miniature forms of Sport Bikes and can either be gas or electric. There are Mini Choppers as well which can also be referred to as Pocket Choppers as well.

Answer 3

depends on the motor vehicle laws in your community. Your best bet would be to ask the local law enforcement. I know in teh city I work in you have to have a valid driver's license and have to wear a helmet. So... a 13 to 15 yo isn't able to ride one.

Answer 4

Yes, of course keep in mind they are illegal on public roads so it would have to be ridden on private property where the driving laws don't apply. Keep this in mind if you're thinking of buying a "pocket bike", I'm assuming, for a means of transportation.

Answer 5

Any idiot can ride it, but they can't do it legally on the road.
PS: Get hit by a car on one and its going straight over the top of you, you get to see all the road kill splattered under his car nice and close :-)

Answer 6

Check with your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)

Answer 7

I would just do it the safe way, put a whizzer kit in a bicycle. It would be a loophole if you were to get stopped

Answer 8

If your talking about the little "pocket Rockets" they are not street legal, they can only be ridden on private property.