Legal: Motorcycle License And Helmet Laws

[Debbie Bruce]

Getting a motorcycle endorsement maybe very simple (I mean, I got one), but keep in mind that there is a huge demographic of retirees who would love to have an inexpensive car to make those grocery runs, bridge club meetings, etc. who may be physically incapable of forking a motorcycle. Elio can't just ignore that segment.

Times are changing so hopefully "whever there is a will there will be a way or new law for an Elio".But my question is, Why not just show up at the dmv in your Elio to take the test. If it is registered as a motorcycle there won't be much they can say about it even though it"s probably to big to fit through some states obstacle course..

 

[RogWild]

I know first hand that Florida is a pain and it's like a 6 week course, Alabama you don't even take a test , just pay the extra few bucks for mc endorsement when renewing drivers liscense.

NOT TRUE, in Florida it was a 2-DAY course (one weekend), and costs less than I'll save in the first two month driving an Elio. They provided the motorcycles, I was over 60 years old, and no problem! All I had to do was take the 'Certificate' to the DMV....... no written or driving test!

 

[RogWild]

Times are changing so hopefully "whever there is a will there will be a way or new law for an Elio".But my question is, Why not just show up at the dmv in your Elio to take the test. If it is registered as a motorcycle there won't be much they can say about it even though it"s probably to big to fit through some states obstacle course..

EXACTLY; first you would have to have someone with a MC endorsement to DRIVE you to the DMV, second, if it would not negotiate the course.... you would NOT PASS and get the license endorsement. But since in Florida, the Elio is classified as a "Tri-Vehicle"..... a MC endorsement is NOT required!

 

[Debbie Bruce]

NOT TRUE, in Florida it was a 2-DAY course (one weekend), and costs less than I'll save in the first two month driving an Elio. They provided the motorcycles, I was over 60 years old, and no problem! All I had to do was take the 'Certificate' to the DMV....... no written or driving test!

What year ?..You may want to call the DMV now.. You want the number?

 

[Keith Stone]

I will get a motorcycle license if required by the time I get my elio...but I am not wearing a helmet period, I will argue in court even if I lose I will never wear a helmet.

 

[Debbie Bruce]

I will get a motorcycle license if required by the time I get my elio...but I am not wearing a helmet period, I will argue in court even if I lose I will never wear a helmet.

You are in luck, Utah only requires a helmet if you are under 18.

 

[Keith Stone]

You are in luck, Utah only requires a helmet if you are under 18.

Yeah but I plan on traveling around, I may get some trouble in other states but I think I would be able to get it dismissed in court at worst

 

[rmcelroy]

Am I the only one here grandfathered into a MC license?

 

[goofyone]

I know first hand that Florida is a pain and it's like a 6 week course, Alabama you don't even take a test , just pay the extra few bucks for mc endorsement when renewing drivers liscense.

NOT TRUE, in Florida it was a 2-DAY course (one weekend), and costs less than I'll save in the first two month driving an Elio. They provided the motorcycles, I was over 60 years old, and no problem! All I had to do was take the 'Certificate' to the DMV....... no written or driving test!

What year ?..You may want to call the DMV now.. You want the number?

RogWild is correct. Florida requires the MSF Basic RiderCourse which is a 15 hour course which can be completed in as little as two days.

http://motorcycles.hsmv.state.fl.us/safety1.cfm

 

[Kuda]

So you saying Toronto is out?

LMAO