[Mikiem]

I recently saw a 49cc motor scooter with no plates on the cart. Can anyone tell me if this legal? I would think it should be, if I am not mistaken, gas powered golf carts have around the same size motor, and if all the rules and
speed limits are followed by the scooters operators I would think it would be O K.

[goingtothevillages]

My wife and I were thinking about purchasing a pair of 49.9 cc scooters - I asked around and everyone said they thought it would be OK on the cart paths = but haven't had (nor actually inquired) about an official answer. You might want to call the Sumter Cty Sheriff's office for an accurate answer (we definately will do before we purchase them).

[Uptown Girl]

I am not an expert on the rules Mike, but why does this sound okay to you?
Who cares how slow they drive the scooter.... can it DO 40mph? 50mph? If so, it is not equivalent to a golf car.

We can't drive a motorcycle on the golf car paths OR in a golf car lane on the street.... what would make a scooter different? Surely not absence of a plate?


It is my opinion that a scooter is in the same category as a car/motorcycle, and should be subject to the same rules and regulations. I'd check the Sheriff's office for the real info.

[angiefox10]

When we were at The Villages Golf cart store they were selling scooters. I asked about them and we were told they were for driving the golf cart paths. I asked about my 150cc scooter and they said I could drive it on the golf cart path.

Not saying that I know anything, just saying what I was told.

[goingtothevillages]

I'm also not an expert but I've been told that anything under 50 cc goes by the same rules as a golf cart - and anything 50cc or over goes by the same rules as a car. Basically, the under 50cc vehicles don't require a license plate, insurance, and you don't need a drivers license to operate. Guess that's why they are allowed on the cart paths.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by goingtothevillages

I'm also not an expert but I've been told that anything under 50 cc goes by the same rules as a golf cart - and anything 50cc or over goes by the same rules as a car. Basically, the under 50cc vehicles don't require a license plate, insurance, and you don't need a drivers license to operate. Guess that's why they are allowed on the cart paths.

And maybe the gentleman I was speaking to at the Golf cart store thought I has a smaller scooter. That would make sense.

[redwitch]

When I bought my scooter, I went to vehicle registration at the Sheriff's office. I was told that I did not have to have insurance but the scooter had to be registered regardless of engine size. It was okay to drive it on the golf cart paths, but I would have to wear glasses. So, it is registered, insured and I am helmeted with glasses.

[goingtothevillages]

Tks for the info - sounds good. Question - do you normally wear glasses or do all scooters, motorcycles, etc. drivers have to wear some form of goggles and/or glasses?

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by redwitch

When I bought my scooter, I went to vehicle registration at the Sheriff's office. I was told that I did not have to have insurance but the scooter had to be registered regardless of engine size. It was okay to drive it on the golf cart paths, but I would have to wear glasses. So, it is registered, insured and I am helmeted with glasses.

Red,

What cc is your scooter?

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by goingtothevillages

Tks for the info - sounds good. Question - do you normally wear glasses or do all scooters, motorcycles, etc. drivers have to wear some form of goggles and/or glasses?

It is required by Florida law that eye protection must be worn when operating a scooter or motorcycle. Common sense also dictates eye protection a must.

[chuckinca]

"It is required by Florida law that eye protection must be worn when operating a scooter or motorcycle."
Common sense also dictates HEAD protection a must.


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[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Penguin

....... Common sense also dictates eye protection a must.

Ditto. A bug hitting you in the eye......at any speed......would not be a good thing.

Bill

[k2at]

Asked at the Sheriff's office and was told 49cc scooter is legal on the cart path roads but 50cc and up is verboten.

[CarGuys]

Can you run a under 50 cc scooter on the main roads also with Helmet and Glasses or is that a big No No? Is there a speed limitation of these?

[k2at]

In New Jersey one can run a 49 cc scooter on the main roads so I would suspect one can ride them here in Florida also.