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Phoenix Motored Bikes. Com
sells motored bikes and do-it-yourself kits that are
PERFECTLY LEGAL to ride and
operate in the state of Arizona.
We here at Phoenix Motored
Bikes. Com do not claim to be lawyers. We simply know and
understand the law in our home state of Arizona and we have
noticed that most states seem to follow the same principal
guidelines. We have posted links to the Arizona State
Legislature Web Site to give you an idea of what some of the
laws might be.
We
try to give you a few of the laws that seem to be a common
thread among most states, but it is up to you to read, research
and understand the laws of your state.
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28
Transportation :
ARS 28-2516 Defines motorized
bicycle as: bicycle/tricycle that is equipped with a helper
motor that is 48cc or less, may also be self propelled, and is
operated at speeds of less than 20MPH.
Says that you DON'T need a Drivers License, Registration, or
Insurance. You do not have to go through emissions, and you MAY
use Bike Lanes.
ARS 28-812 States that a
person riding a bicycle on a roadway or on a shoulder adjoining
a roadway is granted all of the rights and is SUBJECT to all the
DUTIES applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter and
chapter 4 (DUI) and Chapter 5 (vehicle violations).
ARS 28-815 Person riding
bicycle should stay to the right as close to curb as possible
and that person riding bicycle should not ride more than 2 side
by side.
ARS 28-817 A bicycle used at
nighttime shall have a white light visible 500 ft away and a red
reflector on the rear that can be seen from 50 ft away in any
direction and 300 feet from the rear. A person shall not
operate a bicycle that is equipped with a siren or whistle and a
bicycle shall be equipped with a brake that enables rider to
skid.
ARS 28-705 Stuff about
headlights. Put a headlight and a tail light on your bike.
ARS 28-944 more stuff about
headlights. You should be able to see a person at 100 feet or
200 feet.
ARS 28-964 The operator of
motor driven cycle under 18 shall wear a helmet, wear protective
glasses at all times. (unless you have a wind shield.) and that
motor driven cycle shall be equipped with a rear view mirror.
This also says that motor driven cycle shall have a seat,
footrests, and handrails for any passenger and that handlebars
cant be above your shoulders when sitting astride the seat.
ARS 28-811 The parent or
guardian shall not permit child to break these laws/regulations
and this chapter applies to bicycles operated on highway or on a
path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
The above
laws were taken from the Arizona State Legislature web site and
can be read in it's entirety at
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28
Transportation
These are the laws of Arizona,
but other states seem to have the same basic concepts. Again,
it is up to you to look into the exact nature of the laws in you
state.
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