Dorado Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 So today I took a walk around a lake on a walking path. While walking and pondering the mysteries of the world, world peace, feeding the hungry, why is my butt itchy, etc, someone passed by on a moped. Now not a vespa, a bicycle with a small engine. All around the path there are signs that say "No motorized vehicles." I've seen police stop a 10 year old for riding an electric scooter on this path. However they do allow bicycles. Now for my question....is this some kind of a legal loophole? I mean, it has pedals and can be man-powered but it also has an engine for driving. If it's not legal would he also get in trouble for driving a motorized vehicle on a sidewalk? Just thinking out loud. Gotta do something to drown out that sizzling sound in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Don't have any answers to the world problems, but soap and water helps the bottom...Dove, if you need something mild... TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Don't have any answers to the world problems, but soap and water helps the bottom...Dove, if you need something mild... TL :lol: But I just took a shower! I even used soap this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what makes it motorized, but on the bikes I've seen like that, the motor is a supplemental power source. Feets are the primary motive power. My guess is if it's got pedals, it's legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 thought ya had been to Taco Bell , and discovered the secret meat supply CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeBagodonuts Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Mopeds are considered motorcycles here in Pennsylvania, and probably elsewhere as well. I was looking to get an e-bike and was told I'd need a motorcycle endorsement added to my license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 :lol: But I just took a shower! I even used soap this time! Zest, Dorado, ZEST! Not Lava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Or maybe just wipe better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 GIN!! Most questions of this type can be solved with a liberal application of gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 As I understand it, a moped is a motor-powered vehicle that uses the pedals to start the engine. I suppose you COULD pedal it, without using the engine, but it would be like going down the freeway on a ten-speed in first. Pedal your heart out to get, maybe, three mph. A motorized bicycle is a bicycle with an auxillary engine attached to it. You can ride it like a bike, or fire up the engine, engage it, and let the gasoline "pedal" it. In my opinion, riding a moped on that trail, should get you a ticket. But if it's a motorized bicycle, and the motor ain't running, then it's just a bicycle. No harm, no foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Anti Monkey Butt Powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Zest, Dorado, ZEST! Not Lava. I used to use Lava to remove stage makeup after performances with the drama club in high school. It strips off grease paint really well. I also didn't have much trouble with acne either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If regular soap type products aren't working, I've heard that turpentine might be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well it seems I don't have to worry about my butt. Y'all are doing that for me. lol. By the way. What's wrong with LAVA? That stuff works great! Charlie....no...just..no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Anti Monkey Butt Powder A truly wonderful thing! Especially if riding one of those bicycle things, or horses, for that matter. And don't forget baby wipes. I heard another soldier describe them as being "like a vacation for your... rear" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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