On the back of my RV i have a rack that i carry a scooter for trips out of the campground. In my state, there are no requirements for tags or registration on scooters smaller than 49cc. I notice that next year Virginia will require tags on them, and after some reading i now think Florida requires them too. Since these are 2 places i will visit next year, i'm wondering how i can possibly use the scooter? I't not like i can just go to my local MVA and get them as they don't offer them. Does anybody have any input?

License, registration and insurance requirements are covered under the reciprocity compact. Just carry a copy of your "home" state DMV regs and you are good to go. Some states( TN comes to mind) do not require tags on trailers and as long as you can provide an officer with the state regulation, you are good in any state you travel in.

Best bet just go get it registered, it will save you a lot of time and stress in the later on, But seeing how the state dose not offer them, you might be fine.

Fla. Law may have changed recently, but when I had one, no yearly (or fee) tag needed. However, you could voluntarily get a Fla tag, that said "permanent" for a very small fee. Maybe your State has something like that?

Most states use the home states law (honors them). I'd just ride it like you always would. Chances are nobody will care anyway. If they do, (if you are really worried) print out that section of the DMV law of your home state and keep it in your wallet (or in scooter's storage)

Most states actually do not honor licenses for vehicles that would otherwise be prohibited on their roads. ATVs are the most common example. I am not sure about scooter laws, but I would bet there are some states where they are not street legal and hence would not be allowed on that state's roadways.

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The_Texan
Explorer
Jul 20, 2013
License, registration and insurance requirements are covered under the reciprocity compact. Just carry a copy of your "home" state DMV regs and you are good to go. Some states( TN comes to mind) do not require tags on trailers and as long as you can provide an officer with the state regulation, you are good in any state you travel in.
OpenRangePullen
Explorer
Jul 20, 2013
Best bet just go get it registered, it will save you a lot of time and stress in the later on, But seeing how the state dose not offer them, you might be fine.
wilpower
Explorer
Jul 20, 2013
Fla. Law may have changed recently, but when I had one, no yearly (or fee) tag needed. However, you could voluntarily get a Fla tag, that said "permanent" for a very small fee. Maybe your State has something like that?
crasster
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2013
Most states use the home states law (honors them). I'd just ride it like you always would. Chances are nobody will care anyway. If they do, (if you are really worried) print out that section of the DMV law of your home state and keep it in your wallet (or in scooter's storage)
westernrvparkow
Explorer
Jul 20, 2013
Most states actually do not honor licenses for vehicles that would otherwise be prohibited on their roads. ATVs are the most common example. I am not sure about scooter laws, but I would bet there are some states where they are not street legal and hence would not be allowed on that state's roadways.
jerseyjim
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013
In NJ, as far as I know, anything under 50cc is not allowed on any parkway or turnpike...or Interstate. Local roads, OK. It must be registered,insured and tagged, tho.

Does all that pertain to out-of-state scooters? Have no idea.
The_Texan
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013
westernrvparkowner wrote:
Most states actually do not honor licenses for vehicles that would otherwise be prohibited on their roads. ATVs are the most common example. I am not sure about scooter laws, but I would bet there are some states where they are not street legal and hence would not be allowed on that state's roadways.
Maybe you should consult your legal advisor before you make such a statement. ATVs are not considered street legal motor vehicles in some states, so that is a bad analogy. However in certain states, like SD, ATV's are considered a MC and perfectly legal on all roads in the state, except interstate highways. I could quote other states that they are street legal, as we ride in many western states, but that is contrary to what you stated.
Vet_Man
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013
Check out moped2.org web site, someone maybe could make a clickie. Will give you moped laws for every state.
The_Texan
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013
Moped laws
wny_pat1
Explorer
Jul 21, 2013
http://moped2.org/mlaws.htm

And it appears that the individual state laws are all over the place, with no clarification on whether the reciprocity compact applies to mopeds or not. Before you go out of state with one, I suggest you contact the person in charge of your local DMV and ask them. They purchase a very large book every year that gives them answers to those type of questions.

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