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Jeremy,
I disagree with you completely on this. Scooters, mopeds, and all other motorized bicycles should be treated as motorcycles. The driver should be licensed and required to wear a helmet and the vehicle should be registered, parked on the street and be required to follow all traffic rules that apply to automobiles. Being a motorized vehicle means that it accelerates more quickly, goes faster and takes longer to stop than a bicycle. The current classification creates an environment wear owners feel they can ignore the rules of the road. I have seen scooters both run red lights and lane split.

The sidewalks are small enough in DC, scooters shouldn't be allowed to park on them. I would agree other that have said more designated motorcycle/scooter parking should be added throughout the city should be considered. Afraid of theft? Try disc locks, insurance and lojack.

Ignorance of the specification for a motorized bicycle versus a motorcycle is no excuse for violating the law.

Also, for those of you that affix your tags with velcro, I am perfectly fine with your scooter having a large orange "Tow Immediately" sticker affixed and being towed and would like to see parking enforcement do more of it.

BTW, I am a DC Resident and motocyclist who parks his motorcycle on the street 24/7.

by Dan on Jul 6, 2012 2:40 pm • link • report