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Hello, I'm moving to california from florida in a month to start college, and I intend to sell my car here and get a moped or a motorcycle over there instead to save a little money. I don't know the laws on motorcycles there? i know in florida if its less than 50cc you don't need a motorcycle license or insurance. what about california? if you need insurance how much $/year are we talking?
I don't know squat about motorcycles and I've never even rode one or understood the whole gears thing.
if someone could recommend a few brands or even whether to get a motorcycle or a moped/scooter (is there a diff?)
i have a tight budget (1-1.5K)
any advice would be awesome!!!! <3

Scott H

Crotch rockets (sportbikes) are 100% legal. It's the miniature "pocket rockets" that are illegal to operate on public roads.

Peedlepup

In California EVERY motorcycle rider must have either a Class M1 (motorcycles) or M2 (mopeds, scooters, etc,) motorcycle license. Every motorcycle must be registered and insured, and every rider must wear a helmet.

To get a motorcycle license you will need to take a driving test on the motorcycle at specific DMV offices that have a closed course designed for that purpose.

Mopeds, scooters and very small motorcycles are prohibited in freeways. The tiny so called "crotch rocket" motorcycles are totally illegal on any public road.

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