| Gas scooters have been a favorite form of | | | | being on the streets. Any time a motorized |
| affordable transportation in European | | | | vehicle is introduced into traffic areas, |
| countries for decades. The low-power vehicle | | | | appropriate cautionary measures must be taken |
| wasn't that attractive to the power-hungry | | | | and proper safety gear must be worn. |
| American market until recently. | | | | |
| | | | Scooters can be easily found in the retail |
| Sleek styling of the modern scooter combined | | | | market, however not all retailers may carry |
| with the product being seen in a variety of | | | | all styles. Major discount or department |
| films has opened the door to the American | | | | stores may only carry a couple of models that |
| urban market. Increasing gasoline prices has | | | | they believe will be the most popular among |
| added to the small vehicle's appeal. | | | | their shoppers. A scooter store could |
| Competition among scooter manufacturers and | | | | specialize in a variety of recreational |
| continuing sales has led to unique design | | | | scooters with gas or electric engines. Many |
| features, such as miniature, low-powered, | | | | motorcycle retailers will also offer some gas |
| Harley-Davidson style motorcycles. The | | | | scooters alongside traditional motorcycles. |
| smaller version of the grown-up bike has made | | | | Retailers also offer scooter accessories to |
| it a choice ride for older children, leading | | | | enhance the riding experience as well as |
| to the scrutiny of police departments and | | | | replacement parts and service. |
| parent groups. | | | | |
| | | | Any style of scooter can be purchased online |
| Gas scooters are considered low-power motor | | | | for retail pricing. The current market demand |
| vehicles by many municipalities and are | | | | for scooters makes it hard to find them at |
| subject to state and local regulations. Some | | | | wholesale prices for a single purchase, but |
| scooters meet Department of Transportation | | | | there are many opportunities for an |
| regulations for operation on streets and | | | | individual to become a scooter dealer. |
| roadways while others are prohibited from | | | | |