Do you have to have a GA driver’s license to operate a street legal 49CC motor scooter?
Chase asked:
I recently had my driver's license suspended and have been looking for alternate modes of transportation. I have been looking at motor scooters and have heard from several people about the laws regarding their legality and the qualifications to operate them. To my understanding it is legal to drive a motor scooter that is approved by the GADOT as long as it is 49CC or under without a license. I need to find out exactly what the laws are because an arrest would be my life! Thanks for all responses in advance
Tags: 49cc Motor Scooter, Alternate Modes, Driver License, Driver S License, Gadot, Life Thanks, Modes Of Transportation, Motor Scooters, Street Legal
August 30th, 2008 at 4:49 am
plain and simply, u are illegal to drive ANYTHING that is required to have plates on it. this includes: all motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, mopeds, scooters. mopeds are REQUIRED to have license plates and at the very least, a regular drivers license…even 14 or 15 yr olds are required to have a license to operate a moped on the street. look thru ur state laws, and they’d be very specifc.
if u get caught driving even a moped, u will be cited for driving under suspension at the very least, and u will most definately regret it.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:08 am
You need a motorcycle license to operate a scooter.
You need a regular automobile drivers license to operate a moped.
You only need to wear a helmet to operate a “razor scooter” (it’s a gas powered skate board with handle bars LOL)
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:07 am
U have to be at least 15 years old with a learners permit, and a helmet and tag, thats it.
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 am
Georgia moped law
Limited Permit
September 5th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
It is a given definite that every State differs on these laws. For instance, if you had your Drivers License Suspended, you could operate a 49cc Scooter in the State of Virginia. I would highly recommend that you actually visit your Department of Motor Vehicles to check on the laws that govern Georgia.
Anythhing higher than a 49 or 50 cc would most definitely require a Motor Cycle endorsement since they are labeled Motorcycles via EPA/DOT. And, as you already know, failure to comply with State requlations could result in some hefty fines should you get pulled over.
Do yourself a big favor and check your DMV.
Good Luck
May 20th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
This is from state law, i think that means no you cant drive. I just got mine suspended as well:
Mopeds
A moped is any motor driven cycle with an engine not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters (3.05 cubic inches) that can propel the cycle at a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour (MPH) and does not require clutching or shifting.
Mopeds are exempt from the provisions relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles.
Rules to operate mopeds on Georgia roads and highways:
Must be 15 years of age and have in their possession a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or limited permit.
Must wear protective headgear (motorcycle helmet).
No tag is required.
Every person operating a moped upon a roadway must obey the same traffic laws governing drivers of motor vehicles.
May not use limited access highways or other roadways where the minimum speed limit is above 35 mph.