In California, you don't need a motorcycle-specific license or DMV registration for scooters and motorized bikes. Riding a moped, on the other hand, requires both valid registration and an M1 or M2 license. Operating a moped on California roads also requires liability insurance. California moped laws. Other motorized vehicles.

This is one of the laws that recently changed. You no longer need a class M-2 license to operate a motorized scooter. M-2 licenses used to be a requirement for bicycles, mopeds, or any bicycle with a motor. Even though an M-2 license is not required, you still need a regular driver’s license issued by the DMV.

To obtain this permit, the applicant must pay a fee of $10 and take a written examination. If the applicant passes the written examination and the examiner is satisfied that the applicant has adequate eyesight, the applicant may be issued a motorized bicycle operator's permit, even if the applicant does not have an operator's license. HI0oZn8. 495 362 147 193 282 136 295 61 199

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