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#1 - It's illegal in Massachusetts to drive a 49cc scooter on a state highway (marked 55mph or higher). I don't even attempt it based on the fact the 30-40mph roads are dangerous enough with aggressive drivers and driving on a state highway would be a death wish.
#2 - The biggest legal fear among scooter drivers is that local and state governments will begin regulating scooters like motorcycles and requiring special licenses, permits and insurance (I paid $40 for a two year registration and that's it). By Massachusetts law a 49cc scooter is not supposed to go faster than 20mph which is about half as fast as it goes on flat roads. So, dealing with illegal-tailing car drivers is an inherent risk while riding a scooter in my mind. I'd rather deal with aggressive drivers myself than alert police to the dangers scooter drivers deal with and mandate testing, insurance, etc. After all, I only drive the scooter to save money and it would not be worth it if I had to permit, insure, take classes, etc.
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