Drivers with DUI charges skirt license rules with electric scooters
Electric bikes are the preferred mode of transportation for an increasing number of drivers who have lost their licenses.
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whats the difference between riding an Ebike or riding an ordinary bike@ a person riding an Ebike has to have a way to get around the same as anyone else ,i think theres just as many idiots on the road as there ever was drinking driversanyway this is my opinion thanks for yur time
canadian dui victims beware! because dui is now a federal offence and a criminal charge, you can't drive ANY motor vehicle under suspension for dui. other suspensions - yes though. and e-bikes are considered motor vehicles in this case even though they don't require any license. total bull ****. I venture to say that if you cancel your drivers license, then you could drive an e-bike. does that mean boats and atv's too? are they also considered motor vehicles? don't believe me? here> .... More
It's a federal law so you don't need a license in Utah the fed's over rides state laws
Hi,
Mobility scooters are great for those who may not be able to get around easily. Power scooters have both advantages and disadvantages. A person who needs a scooter should really pay attention to what they are purchasing if they want to invest in something that will last forever.
Thanks,
Pride go go scooter
Yeah In Utah, however, a driver's license is required to operate an ebike. I wish it were not so.
I sell scooter-style ebikes made by Veloteq. They are great machines, and I do get requests from people who lost their license through DUIs or who cannot have a license due to a medical condition (such as epilepsy). In Utah, however, a driver's license is required to operate an ebike. I wish it were not so. I can understand MADD's concerns, which is perhaps why Utah requires a license for ebikes, but a low-power, lightweight electric vehicle with a top speed of 20 mph must be a safer option.... More
