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Old 07-17-2009, 07:42 PM
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i went to the dmv and they told me i could not register a bicycle its not a moped. i asked what there description of a moped is and they brought up the stature. no more than 49cc and has pedals. their interpretation was that it had to be built at the factory like that. so i went to a police office and they told me that i have to just fallow bicycle laws (keep on road lights at night all that kind of good stuff) he also told me that i could not get a ticket for anything as long as i fallow the biking rules.

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Old 07-17-2009, 07:59 PM
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So why does florida suck. You get a free pass.
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Old 07-17-2009, 07:59 PM
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They suck for telling you you don't have to spend any money on license or registration? I don't understand.
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Old 07-17-2009, 08:11 PM
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Cool!!!!
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Old 07-17-2009, 08:26 PM
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Yea, whats the problem,I live in Pensacola and have never had a problem With the police.
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Old 07-17-2009, 08:30 PM
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but it just seams like that is what one chief and one dmv said. i just know the cops in my area will give you a ticket for anything. i just know i am going to get hassled and have nothing to stop them. maybe i should get the police chief to right that down and sign it?
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Old 07-17-2009, 08:37 PM
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I would go back to the DMV and have them give you a copy of the proper statute,and then carry it with you just in case.They cant give you a ticket and if they do, go to court with the copy of the statute.Oh and make sure the DMV puts the copy on paper with thier letterhead.
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Old 07-17-2009, 09:10 PM
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Default Re: florida sucks!!!

Here in Independence Mo., The Police just want to know where they can get the motor kit... When they aren't talking on their cellphones.
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Old 07-17-2009, 11:08 PM
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yea thats not a bad idea. i know most cops are pretty cool about it it seams but i dont want to take my chances with that one jerk of a cop. thanks guys for the replies
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Old 07-18-2009, 01:17 AM
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hey strong words im a florida native and currently ive in jensen beach fl and ive been riding my bike for 3 years and been pulled over four times and all the cops wanted to see was my bike and they all thought it was awsome my buddy is a florida state trooper and i sold him a bike a year ago and he rides it all the time if you go to myflorida.com you can look up the laws and it plainly states that if you follow the bike laws you are in the clear so if you ask me florida is pretty f'in cool you need a license to ride a scooter and those are boring so i wonder does florida really suck anyone else agree with me here
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