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Old 03-27-2017, 10:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Shortie771 View Post
Today, I was actually looking at the laws (in Texas) for electric bikes. As it turns out if it has more than a 250W motor and can travel over 20mph (32km/h) without pedaling, it is considered a moped and must be registered, inspected, insured, have lights, etc.

You should check the laws for electric bicycles for Arizona. The laws vary from state to state.
I have found this regarding the Arizona laws:

An "M-Class" license is required for any street-going vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels that does not have functioning pedals.

What I'm unsure is: how do I get a moped license? I have an European drivers license for ordinary cars, would that be deemed acceptable or will I need to conduct some exam?

Seems like a lot of hassle, essentially i would like to get one of the portable scooters so I can take them in a plane or a small car. The provisions are also very confusing as they mention 50cc as base of comparisons, rather than a specific horsepower.
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