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The following information is a summary of legal
requirements for riders of Vespa & Piaggio
scooters in the southeast.
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Alabama
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Florida
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Georgia
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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| Motorcycle-specific
License required? |
Yes (any
motorized bike) |
Yes (50cc
engines and up) |
Yes (50cc
engines and up) |
Yes (engine
size not specified) |
Yes (125cc
engines and up) |
Age
Eligible for Motorcycle License
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16 |
16
(no passengers)
21 (with passengers)
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16 |
15 |
15 |
| Helmet Law? |
Yes (all
riders) |
Yes (Under
21)
No (21 & over
with proof of health insurance) |
Yes (all
riders) |
Yes (Under
21) |
Yes (All
riders) |
| Safety
Test Required? |
Yes |
Yes
(For riders under
21) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Written Test? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Driving Test? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Learner’s
Permit Program? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
• Laws change from time to time, so please
confirm all requirements with the appropriate
governing organization of that state.
• Even if you are not required by law to
wear a helmet, we strongly recommend that you
do wear one.
• Call your insurance provider for insurance
requirements of a particular state.
Helpful Links
Helmet Laws for All 50 States:
http://www.hwysafety.org/safety_facts/state_laws/helmet_use.htm
Alabama:
http://www.dps.state.al.us/public/driverlicense/manual/motorcyclemanual.pdf
Georgia:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers?DLdata.aspx?con=1749319514&ty=dl
Florida:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/handbooks/Motorcycles/intro.html
South Carolina:
http://www.scdmvonline.com/DLinitial.aspx
Tennessee:
http://www.tennessee.gov/safety/driver.html
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