Do you need a motorcycle license to drive a scooter in California?

Question

I am looking at getting the Yamaha 2009 Zuma Scooter. I have a class c license, but do I need a motorcycle license? Here are the specs for the scooter.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/151/0/specs.aspx

Answer 1

you will probably need a "loser" license as well

Answer 2

You need class M2 motorcycle license in California for a something like a Zuma, it will be registered as a  motorcycle here.

Here is the info from the DMV

(5) (A) Class M2 includes the following:

(i) A motorized bicycle or moped, or a bicycle with an attached motor, except a motorized bicycle described in subdivision (b) of Section 406.

For DMV purposes a motorized "scooter" is one of those boards you stand on and push with your foot.

Answer 3

Yes, you need a motorcycle license to drive a scooter.

Answer 4

Almost certainly, you need a license to operate any motor vehicle in the state of California.  Heck, in California, it won't be long before you'll need a license along with a daily fee just to walk out of the house in the morning!  Isn't that true?  Wow!

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Let's see what the official California DMW web site says:

There are two classes of motorcycle licenses, Class M1 and Class M2.

With a Class M1, you can operate any 2-wheel motorcycle and any motorized vehicle in Class M2.

With a Class M2, you can only operate any motorized bicycle or moped or any bicycle with an attached motor.

Effective January 1, 2006, you may operate a motorized scooter with a Class M1 or M2 driver license. Prior to January 1, 2006, you must have a Class C or higher driver license to operate a motorized scooter.

A motorized scooter is defined as: A two-wheeled "device" powered by a motor with a floorboard that is designed to stand on when riding. The scooter may also have a driver’s seat.

Answer 8

yes you do.plus insurers

Answer 9

yes.

From my listed resource:

"Motorized scooter

Effective 1/1/2005, a Class C driver license or driver permit is required."

Answer 10

All states cross country

Answer 11

You will need a class M1/M2 DL to operate a motorized scooter in California.

Answer 12

yeh im pretty sure you do.

Answer 13

no. I have one. As long as your over 16 it's fine...Well actually I'm not even sixteen. So nope. It doesn't matter. But if you arem't 16 you canride it on the streets. You HAVE to be on the sidewalks.

Answer 14

M2 license