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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 03/09/04
Phil from NY said:
I'm going to be able to operate a two ton car in under one year. I am currently able to operate my bike at speeds in exess of 40 miles an hour, and ski 45-50 mph. But I cannot drive a little 20 pound Goped® at 18mph. I live with the anxiety of weather or not cops I pass on my little scooter will care or not. I think that our valued police could be used more effectlively. It is possible for me to go buy some alchol then pot and some ciggarettes but then get stoped by a cop for the mode of transportation I'm using. Focus on real problems.
On 03/06/04
chris from CA said:
Your just jelious that you couldnt hav eone when you were a kid. Just lay off kids . Tell me is it a crime to have fun? There just kids trying to have fun in life.
On 03/06/04
chris from CA said:
I think californian law enforement is just black hole you put your money into. They find anyway to bust people but to make kids pay a ticket and pay for your scooter because it gets impounded is just sick and wrong.
On 03/04/04
Rene from FL said:
I also got a Goped® a sport tricked out ive wasted about 1500 dollars onit and the cops been tellin me its illegal and i follow all the trafic laws and wear a helmet they just want to take my Goped® so they can use it.
On 02/26/04
Cameron from UT said:
I Think that the age of 14 is too young to ride a Goped®:)
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