Monday, February 13, 2012

Areas to ride pocket bikes on long island?

I just got 1 from my friend for real cheap, and want to ride it a little. Not get really into it just have a little fun. Does anyone know any big parking lot or semi legal area to ride it? I live in Nassau.Areas to ride pocket bikes on long island?
The OFFICIAL word from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles:



http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/DMVfaqs.htm鈥?/a>



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Motorized Scooters, Mini-Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Go-Karts, Motor Assisted Bicycles



You cannot register any of the motorized devices from the list below in NYS. You cannot operate these devices on sidewalks, public streets or highways in NYS. These devices are motor vehicles, but they do not have the correct equipment or design for operation on roadways.



* Motorized Scooter - a device with a motor attached and a handlebar for a standing rider. An example of a motorized scooter is the device called the Go-ped庐.

* Mini-bike - a small, motorized device with two wheels and created for off-road use. A mini-bike does not qualify as a moped, a motorcycle or an ATV.

* Dirt Bike - a motorized device like a motorcycle, but created for and used for off-road use. Some "dirt bikes" qualify as an ATV. These vehicles can register and operate off-road as an ATV.

* Go-Kart - a small, motorized device with four wheels, created for off-road use. You cannot register a go-kart as a motor vehicle or ATV because a go-kart does not have the same equipment.

* Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. A motor-assisted bicycle does not qualify for a registration as a motorcycle, moped or ATV and does not have the same equipment.



These devices are not allowed on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk or other area that allows public motor vehicle traffic. You are subject to arrest if you operate one of these motorized vehicles and do not have a registration, driver license, inspection, insurance or correct equipment.

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You cannot operate your pocket bike on any public accessible property and are subject to arrest if caught. You may ride it in your back yard. Why do you think your "friend" sold it to you for real cheap?
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