Indiana Lawmakers Discussing New Requirements for Moped Riders
By: Chris Veech
Updated: February 6, 2013
Indiana lawmakers are talking about requiring moped owners to have a license and register their two wheeler just like a car. A House committee started discussing the proposed law this afternoon. The proposal also limits how moped owners ride, making them stay in the right lane unless they are making a left turn.
Supporters say the mini bikes should be treated like cars since they share the same roads. Some riders are against it because they don't think they can afford the cost of registering it like their car.
"It's another burden, said Evansville resident Dustin Bell. "It's causing us to have insurance. I've got a driver's license, but the insurance is outrageous for me. And this is my only way of getting around."
Lawmakers didn't take any action on it, but the bill's expected to be brought up again in committee as soon as next week.
Supporters say the mini bikes should be treated like cars since they share the same roads. Some riders are against it because they don't think they can afford the cost of registering it like their car.
"It's another burden, said Evansville resident Dustin Bell. "It's causing us to have insurance. I've got a driver's license, but the insurance is outrageous for me. And this is my only way of getting around."
Lawmakers didn't take any action on it, but the bill's expected to be brought up again in committee as soon as next week.
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Brian F.
February 8, 2013 at 5:03 am
