Is an electric scooter considered a motorcycle? Do you need a D.L., if so what kind?

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10-14-2007 | 04:05 PM

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Is an electric scooter considered a motorcycle? Do you need a D.L., if so what kind?

I was eold an electric scooter needs no D.L., only wear a helmet. Is this true?

10-14-2007 | 04:17 PM

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I believe so. Even gas powered bikes are legal if they are 50cc or less engine displacement.

10-14-2007 | 04:45 PM

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Most electric scooters are considered "off-road" vehicles and as such you need no driver's license (however, they are not street legal, so don't be surprised if you're stopped and the scooter is confiscated). Good luck!

10-14-2007 | 05:05 PM

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not in BC hope you have insurance

10-14-2007 | 05:25 PM

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I'll answer this the same way I answer all "Do I need a motorcycle license?" questions. GET ONE ANYWAYS! Please take a motorcycle safety class and get a motorcycle license. About 60 percent of people killed on two wheeled vehicles of any kind have no training and no license. Besides, you will end up upgrading to a faster scooter soon or later anyways. PLEASE get training and be safe!