is an elecrtic scooter illigal & if it is what can the cops do? fine?
544802
You need to define what you mean and in what usage.\n\nthey are not ilelgal, you can buy them everywhere.  Can you ride them in your yard, all the time.\n\nSome states have speicif laws.  Normally they will have to reach certain speeds, have headlight and tail lights.\nSome states require they be licenced, others don't ahve to be, but have age limits on usage.\n\nAs for as medical mobility type scooters, normally the person using them ( if they have doctors prescription) are considered to be the same as walking and can take them anywhere a person could normally walk legally.\n\nThe police if you are caught driving in  a state that would require them to be licencd,  they fine you ( driving without a tag, driving without insurance, vechile not properly regestered ( about 1000 bucks worth of fines)\nThen because it was not insured, they could impund it also.\nWorst case idea
857713
Why the hell would you pretend you didnt see him? all that is gonna do is cause further problems. The excuse never works... the officer knows you saw them, and can get you for evading arrest. Do you want to add further problems onto what was already done? They might be pulling you over for something simple like having a taillight or tag light out, and you avoiding them will add a ticket or jail time to a simple warning. You need to remember something.... we all have jobs to do, and police officers are no different. They are simply doing their job, and aren't set out to ruin your life. Yes, they do have the power to screw everything up, and there are always some crooked cops out there who will take advantage of the power, but almost all of the officers are simply following the law. They see you break the law, so they enforce it. Its really that simple. If you are speeding then they might just give you a friendly warning to slow down- remember that traveling at excessive speeds puts not only your life at risk, but the lives of those around you. The laws were created to keep us all safe and living peacefully amongst ourselves. If there were no police officers, this world would be in complete chaos. Just remember the next time that you are getting pulled over that the officer has a family, and understands where you are coming from. They deserve as much respect as the next person- more, in fact, in my opinion because they carry the weight of everyone on their shoulders. They protect and serve... thats their motto and they follow it. now i'll step off of my soap box...
388615
Yes. My brother got a ride to work after he wrecked his car on icy pavement. And I got a ride on a holiday when no bus or taxi was passing by. And the person that wrecks your day is usually yourself. The police is just keeping you from doing even greater harm to the general public. In fairness I must say that none of the above facts happened in the USA. One episode was in Germany and the other in Brazil. You have tough laws in the USA for things that are not even noticed in other countries. Like peeing on the street or drinking in public or prostitution
1080626
I don't think the cop could enter or interfere.  Maybe the best he could do is radio it in and wait for an answer.
1185946
hey Sk8, im an oldschool biker and cops used to bother us all the time about doin tricks on public stuff, benches and bike racks, curbs etc.. My skater buddies would have the same issues but as long as we werent being destructive they would usually just tell us go somewhere else. \nthis was back in the 80's so today the cops probably are a little harder on the folks.
330436
You know, it's probably best for me not to vocalize on this subject but I'm going to take the plunge and do so.\n\nI have had the same problem so far in my life.  I find that the Police are very arrogant and misuse their authority.  I know policemen that break the law regularly: smoking pot, taking steroids, and blowing off illegal fireworks on the 4th.  Yet, turn around and give me a ticket for going 5 miles over the limit.\n\nTruly, someone needs to do some undercover type work and expose many of the corruptions in the police force.  They are in a position to abuse authority...and they do so, and don't get caught.  They don't seem to view the public the same as other people do.  They have exalted themselves, in some way, above the public.\n\nIn the average cop, you'll find a good portion of Arrogance.
477602
This is what is referred to as an embezzled vehicle. It is a similar charge to vehicle theft. However, the DA's office can pursue theft charges depending on the circumstances.
1185472
I wouldn't tell the local police, because they might ignore it to protect their own officer.  Give the video to the state police or FBI.  They can do something about the officer's misbehavior.
212974
Call your local police department and ask.
950057
I dunno. Why don't you call the local police and find out. Dumb questions deserve dumb answers! GOOD LUCK!!
436251
Absolutely. Call the police asap.
917487
a cop can pull you over for anything... they can say your left back tire looks like it has less air than the others... but to search it, they can only do if your kids gives them permission or they have a warrant
62975
some times you can call the local police department and they can help. and even put a 24 hour notice on it. we did this at the auto parts store that i work at.
303106
Police anywhere need probable cause to pull you over. But it can be over something simple. You car looks like one that has been stolen, your tail light is out, you're speeding.... MOST cops are actually just doing their jobs and not trying to be jerks about it. But you have a few who take the job to their head. There are also situations where they are looking for someone or something and they can pull cars over at random for searches. But I believe they have to tell you if thats the case.
932838
go to the police and in return file a report for a false police report
861581
Cops have them too.  Use helicopters.  Require certain high speed models to come with a kill switch like are used on go-cart tracks.  Disabling it would activate a lo-jac type device or ruin the engine.
774964
In California I'm pretty sure it's legal. I had one for years. You could always just call the police station and ask. \n.