i wouldn't worry about it. most cops are cool about our bikes, and if you do get stopped and explain (politely ) that you're just in town for a few days, i doubt anything would happen. at worst, they'd probably just tell you to pedal it.
What you've said is true... but there are areas in CA that have their own laws, & require riders to have a license!! (OC & Ventura being the most notable.)I found this thread a few minutes ago and just finished talking to a traffic enforcement supervisor who claimed to be up on these laws. She said if the engine is under 50cc, (make sure the engine is stamped 49cc) without an automatic transmission, (a clutch to engage the engine with the rear wheel does not count as a transmission) the rider is not required to hold a moped / motorcycle endorsement on their license and the bicycle does not need to be registered in the state of California. That said it seems that some officers do not know what the law is and some might issue a traffic citation for being endorsed. All I can say is if you feel better by obtaining the endorsement, registration, etc do whatever you want and wear a helmet.
She said wrong as usual and such vague 3rd person claims like yours are misinformed.I found this thread a few minutes ago and just finished talking to a traffic enforcement supervisor who claimed to be up on these laws.
She said if the engine is under 50cc, (make sure the engine is stamped 49cc) without an automatic transmission, (a clutch to engage the engine with the rear wheel does not count as a transmission) the rider is not required to hold a moped / motorcycle endorsement on their license and the bicycle does not need to be registered in the state of California.
That said it seems that some officers do not know what the law is and some might issue a traffic citation for being endorsed. All I can say is if you feel better by obtaining the endorsement, registration, etc do whatever you want and wear a helmet.
That's funny...What you've said is true... but there are areas in CA that have their own laws, & require riders to have a license!! (OC & Ventura being the most notable.)
That's funny...
OC is a large County.
Hi ww2olVC 406(a)
She said that a clutch to engage the engine with the rear wheel does not count as a transmission automatic or manual and therefore the bike does not fall under 406(a) VC. I'm just the messenger.
Yes, Most cops, DMV drones, etc do not know the fairly obscureTruth is that many police officers do not know the law. I stopped by DMV and got my M2 endorsement and mailed off my DMV REG 230 form this morning.
I got pulled over last week by the motorcycle cop and stated
no Headlight
no taillight,
no turn signals,
no moped plate,
no Dot Approved helmet (was wearing a bike helmet),
no M2 license.
Threaten to impound my bike.
Not a good way to be welcomed into the sport. But he let me peddle it home.
DMV = 800-777-0133I'm currently working my first MB build in the Palm Springs area. I sent a REG 230 form to DMV and made an appointment at for my M2. I forgot to ask if I needed to bring the MB for a driving skills test and was unable to speak to a human after making several phone calls : ). Anyone know?
PS: Very helpful thread!
You know what they say about sleeping dogs, right?exactly. by their own definition, i'm not riding a motorcycle, so why would i need to take a test on one? i mean, i can't ride a motorcycle in the bike lane with no insurance, right?