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Question:

Are motorized skateboards illegal or is anything being done to make them illegal?



Answer:

Motorized skateboard use is covered by city laws. For example, in Tempe, the law states that no child under the age of 14 can operated a motorized skateboard. (Section 19-23). Tempe City codes also state that no person other than the owner of the motorized skateboard is authorized to ride it and that no passengers are allowed on it. 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 03/02/04
Cam from GA said:
In my neighborhood it depends which cop pulls you over. One cop told me it was ok,and others tell me there illegal. About 2 weeks ago an old cop pulled the whole scooter gang over and he said next time it would be a fine.But now I see cops often and they dont pull me over since we keep riding anyway,I guess they layed off.
On 03/02/04
bob from CA said:
i think that they should make them legal cause people r still buying them and it gives us young kids a way of getting to work if we dont have a car and as long as we fllow the rules i think they should be leagl Goped® one love
On 03/01/04
Craig from Othe said:
I think Gopeds® should be legal in the uk because they are mint
On 03/01/04
Adam from MA said:
I have a Goped® and i love it! Me and about 10 other kids have them in my city. most of us wear helmets i think we should be able to use them as long as we wear our helmets
On 03/01/04
cody from CA said:
i think that the california laws suck. thay state that you should be at leat the age of 16 or older to ride. and if you are 16 you can only ride them up and down your own street. and if i got my Goped® taken away i woul be pissed and save up for another year and buy a new one. i also asy that if you have a problem with Gopeds® you should say it to our faces instead of callin the freakin cops..... BORN 2 RIDE- RIDE 2 LIVE
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