Post in Scooter Laws in Mpls

2008 Jul 23 16:24 UTC

Disclaimer: Confirm with your local DMV or LEO.

Under 50cc, I believe a motorcycle endorsement is NOT
required.  A valid drivers license will suffice.

--

Kevin Wynn, Dad
Minneapolis, MN
2005 Ural Tourist "Tpehora"
Northern Bikers for Global Warming

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On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:02:11 +1200 (NZST)
  "Hillary Heinz" <email obscured>> wrote:
> Hey Gina,
>
> I had the exact same problem with my 2006 Yamaha Vino. I
>did tons of research for the perfect scooter...all i
>wanted was great gas mileage and the ability to park in
>the bike racks. I completely looked over the fact that it
>had a MC license plate, and the previous owner must have
>'forgotten' to tell me. After a bunch of research, i
>realized it was my horse power that put me in the MN MC
>category.
>
> I don't really have the time to argue with the city of
>MPLS, but here are my issues:
>
> * I received a parking violation for parking my scooter
>in the U of M bike racks. I went to refute it, because U
>of M is privately owned, and their law states only that
>the bike must be under 50 cc, which mine is! However, the
>police have no way of knowing this, and of course ticket
>it. The DMV acted as if they were doing me a favor when I
>showed them U of M's only rule, and told me they wouldn't
>pardon a ticket again. But, how is this my fault? This
>school year I think I will laminate the rules from the U
>of M website, with proof of my Vino being 49 cc and hook
>it to my license plate.
>
> I work at St. Paul's Capital Complex downtown. This is
>another privately managed situation, so I called the
>parking enforcement to ask them what their rules were for
>scooters. They asked me if the bike was under 50cc, and
>told me it's fine to park on the bike racks (after being
>transfered 4 different times). No one seems to know the
>rules...
>
> * My other issue is with MN definition of a Motor Cycle.
>I took every document I had on my scooter to the DMV to
>try to get my plate switched. The manual didn't even
>state its horse power. After an hour and a half, we ended
>up simply calling the dealer where it was purchased and
>had me ask them and tell the DMV worker what they said.
>Should it really be this difficult? Should MN really rely
>on me having to personally call the dealership in order
>to determine which category it falls under?
>
> * Why is the city making it hard for people to use and
>park an eco-friendly scooter around town? We are part of
>the growing movement to use less oil, and the state of MN
>is making it hard for us.
>
> Questions:
>
> Someone told me to be careful because they thought I
>needed to have a specific MC specification on my driver's
>license. Is this true?!
>
> Do any nearby states allow for Scooters/Mopeds licenses
>just with a under 50cc specification?
>
> Does anyone know how to approach this issue with the
>city, or know if we'd have a chance?
>
>
> Hillary Heinz
> St. Louis Park, Minneapolis
> Info about Hillary Heinz:
>http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/4V3XQf9zyCjOwcIX8VIwcR
>
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