California vespa question?

Question

I am 16 years old and I live in san francisco. A car would be really inconvienent for me so I thought I would invest in a vespa for city travel. What kind of licenses do I need to drive one? I have no licenses currently.

Answer 1

M1

Answer 2

M1 or M2

Answer 3

You need a Class M1 license or endorsement in California to ride a Vespa-style scooter (the type you sit on) regardless of engine size.  A go-ped style scooter (the type you stand on) requires an M2.  You would need an M1.

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Answer 4

You'd need an M1 or possibly an M2, depending on engine size. M1 includes m2, so the easiest solution is to get an M1 permit.

You don't necessarily need a car license, if you do not want one, just be aware that there are times when it is convenient, going and fetching parts, that sort of thing.