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chris_m_atl

Junior Member
Walton County, Georgia

My license has recently been suspended for the next 12 months due to a D.U.I. (alcohol). I live more than 10 miles from my job Full time / 2nd Shift and taxi services just to get home in the evenings will cost $250/wk. I am researching alternate modes of transportation. Marta or public transportation is not available.

Under Georgia State Law to my understanding, a Moped is classified as a bicicle if it meets a list of requirements such as: 2 hp or less single gear motor, proper lights/turn signals, pedals to allow muscular propulsion, etc.

A moped does not require a tag, insurance, etc. The sales representative for the bike has nearly convinced me a drivers license is not required.

Georgia State Law 40-11-28 does not clarify whether or not this is true. Is anyone familiar with the specifics with driving a Moped?

Thanks in Advance,

Chris
 


Zigner

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
What did the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles (or whatever ya'll call it) say when you asked them?
 
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irish77

Member
I would print that thing out and start riding. PA classifies a moped or motorized vehicle as something you need to have registered, insured, valide license, etc. But I know other states allow you to ride certain motorized vehicles with low HP and low acceleration.

found it...simple enough..

Georgia Moped Laws
Moped Defintion
Any motor driven cycle with an engine not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters (3.05 cubic inches), or two brake horsepower, that can propel the cycle at a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour (MPH) and does not require clutching or shifting. The cycle may be equipped with two or three wheels and with or without foot pedals to allow for human muscular propulsion.


Motorcycle Defintion
Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding mopeds. All motorcycles, scooters, minibikes, and motor bikes are considered motor-driven cycle.s


Moped Registration
Mopeds are exempt from the provisions relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles


Moped Licensing Requirements
Must be 15 years of age and have in their possession a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or limited permit
 
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Silverplum

Senior Member
irish77 said:
I would print that thing out and start riding. PA classifies a moped or motorized vehicle as something you need to have registered, insured, valide license, etc. But I know other states allow you to ride certain motorized vehicles with low HP and low acceleration.

found it...simple enough..

Georgia Moped Laws
Moped Defintion
Any motor driven cycle with an engine not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters (3.05 cubic inches), or two brake horsepower, that can propel the cycle at a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour (MPH) and does not require clutching or shifting. The cycle may be equipped with two or three wheels and with or without foot pedals to allow for human muscular propulsion.


Motorcycle Defintion
Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding mopeds. All motorcycles, scooters, minibikes, and motor bikes are considered motor-driven cycle.s


Moped Registration
Mopeds are exempt from the provisions relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles


Moped Licensing Requirements
Must be 15 years of age and have in their possession a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or limited permit
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Good find -- but we'd love to see the actual cite. :)

And you're wrong, Irish, about whether or not he can "print it out and start driving." See what I bolded.

And, Poster, looks like you're not going to be legally driving a moped, either.
 
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chris_m_atl

Junior Member
irish77 said:
I would print that thing out and start riding.
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Sounds like a plan....:eek:


irish77 said:
Moped Registration
Mopeds are exempt from the provisions relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles


Moped Licensing Requirements
Must be 15 years of age and have in their possession a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or limited permit
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If you don't mind me asking, where are your sourcing this? And under what code?

All the Best,

Chris
 
xylene

xylene

Senior Member
chris_m_atl said:
I live more than 10 miles from my job
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A twenty mile round trip bike commute, even rain or shine, is not that hard.

Here exactly what you need

Good bike with FENDERS and Rear rack ~ $350 - $500
(It's an investment that lasts for years, so don't buy some BS Bike from Target.)
Helmet ~ $20
Lock ~ $20
Pump and flat kit ~ $25 :rolleyes:
Basic tool roll ~ $25
Bicycle clothing ~ $70 (3 sets, basic nylon stuff, not dorky Tour de France tights.)
Rain Gear ~ $50 to $70 (VERY important splurge on better gear)
Waterproof rack bag ~ $40 (You put your work clothes in this, and mount on the rear rack. Don't use a back pack, it is murder on the spine.)
LIGHTS (Front and Rear) ~ $40 (VERY important. Consider buying two.)

Taking the high estimate, your looking to shell out 800. A pretty penny but a great deal too.

For that you will have gear that will last you decades. I can guarantee that some cheepo Chinese made moped won't even last 300 miles. And bikes have no gas.

And do you know how you will look after riding 20 miles a day for a year. ;););)

I have bikes with easily 10k miles on them. You could commute with confidence on any one of them. Show me a moped that can do that.
 
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irish77

Member
I am sorry for not citing my source...

http://moped2.org/laws/Georgia.htm

I am at work, saw the post, wanted to help as quick as I could and as with everything on this site, this was just my opinion. I was not trying to push Chris down the wrong or illegal path. If I had time to research code, laws, cite cases and precedence, well I would just tack on a few more years of schooling and get a law degree. Not to be rude, but I was just trying to get my man some information.

I tooks all of .05 seconds, googled GA DMV, mopeds and came up with some information. I wouldn't waste keystrokes typing all that stuff.

Irish
 
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Silverplum

Senior Member
irish77 said:
I am sorry for not citing my source...

http://moped2.org/laws/Georgia.htm

I am at work, saw the post, wanted to help as quick as I could and as with everything on this site, this was just my opinion. I was not trying to push Chris down the wrong or illegal path. If I had time to research code, laws, cite cases and precedence, well I would just tack on a few more years of schooling and get a law degree. Not to be rude, but I was just trying to get my man some information.

I tooks all of .05 seconds, googled GA DMV, mopeds and came up with some information. I wouldn't waste keystrokes typing all that stuff.

Irish
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I'm not mad at you, Irish. :) You did a great job researching and helping -- we just needed the cite (the website is fine) for where the info came from. I know you wouldn't type all that if it was b.s. -- who would?
 
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irish77

Member
Bikes are pretty good as long as you have a nice route. In my area we have hills that are part of the course for the largest international field of cyclists climb every year. Suffice it to say I'll be taking public transit. I don't need to have a heart attack biking up a hill with traffic coming down. No sidewalks either. Only woods. Ha.
 
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