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Question:

Can I operate a motorized skateboard at age 14?



Answer:

Motorized skateboard use is covered by city laws. In general, city laws require motorized skateboard riders to be at least 14 years old, follow traffic signs and rules and wear a helmet while riding it. See a sample of motorized skateboard laws in the laws section of this website. To be sure, check with your local police department to find out about laws concerning motorized skateboards in your community.

 


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On 02/25/04
Chris from MA said:
I live in MAssachusetts and nothing is legal. I have a Goped® and my friend and i ride it on the streets of his neighborhood. The cops hate Goped® riders. They will take it away if they see you with one. Nothing is legal in Massachusetees. I also like doing fireworks from PHANTOM FIREWORKS, but they are illegal, and you can get fined up to $700 for using one. Mine goes about 40mph. it is wicked cool. I got it for about $450, too. I also have yamaha TTR-125L. That is awesome , too. I can ride that on my yard because i have 3 acres. My next door neighbor has one , too.
On 02/24/04
braden Blitsch from CA said:
i think that if you are riding a Goped® you should wear a motorcycle helmet because i wear one and if you get caught just go to Arizona where you can not get caught because it is legal so hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
On 02/23/04
mike from WA said:
GOD I HATE COPS I HAVE A BIGFOOT Goped® IT HAS A FAT BOY EXHAUST PIPE AND A SILENCER ON IT U CAN BARELY HEAR IT MY NEIGBORS HATE ME BECAUSE IM BETER THAN THEM SO THEY CALLED THE COPS ON ME AN SO I GOT MY Goped® TAKEN AWAY FOR 1 WEEK FOR DISTURBANCE. I LIVE IN WASHINGTON AND THE ONLY REASON WHY THE COPS PULL U OVER IS BECAUSE THAY HYAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO. ONE ADVICE I HAVE TO PPL WHO LIVE IN WASHINGTON JUST NEVER EVER RIDE UR Goped® IN FRONT OF A COP IF U SEE ONE PRESS THE KILL SWITCH OF TURN OFF THE MOTOR AND WALK THE Goped® AND ULL BE FINE.
On 02/23/04
MIKE from WA said:
I AGREE I JUST GOT A $335 Goped® AND THE COPS SAY WE CAN'T RIDE I HATE THIS stuff IM GOING TO RIDE IT ANYWAYS. ONE ADVICE FAT COPS DONT RUN FAST SO JUST OUT RUN THEM ON UR LIQUIMATIC, BIGFOOT, SPORT,UR X-PED, BUT NOT VIZAS IVE HAD ALOT OF EPERIANCE WITH THEM THEY SOUND COOL AND GO FAST BUUT IF U TRY TO FLOOR IT FAST THE CHAIN FALLS OFF OR BREAKS.
On 02/22/04
Chase from MD said:
This is the stupidest law in the State of Maryland. The whole concept it bull. I got pulled over today for riding my Goped®, because they issued a law in October that requires all motor vehicles (gas and electric) to be registerd and used by a licensed person. Seriously, the cop even told me the law was made because the old people that live in the state I live in say that they are too loud and noisy, which makes absolutely no sense. They mow the lawns, the weed wack, they blow snow (LOL) and blow leaves. SO what makes a difference about a Goped®. Granted, the idea about taking the muffler off
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