| Watch out, here comes the pocket rockets or | | | | "motor driven cycle". |
| better known as pocket bikes. What are these | | | | |
| contraptions? Are they legal to ride on the | | | | These little buggers can really get up and |
| road? First of all, a pocket bike is a two | | | | go. It is not usual to be able to hit 40 mph |
| wheeled powered scooter that has a seat or | | | | or higher. You got to remember, no matter how |
| saddle for the use of the rider. They are | | | | cute these pocket rockets are, they are not a |
| definitely not chosen or contrived for | | | | toy but a serious motorcycle. As such, |
| highway use. To ride one of these things on | | | | serious injuries can occur. |
| the highways means you need your head | | | | |
| examine, that is if you survive the | | | | Most of the pocket bikes are bought for kids. |
| experience. | | | | Kids usually don't have any fears of injuries |
| | | | so the adult, that's you, have to make sure |
| The pocket bike you have acquired or obtained | | | | you keep them safe. They need to wear full |
| is firmly prohibited from being operated on a | | | | body armor, motorcycle helmet, motorcycle |
| sidewalk, roadway, or any other part of a | | | | gloves, boots, goggles and anything else that |
| highway, or on a bikeway, bicycle path or | | | | will provide safety to them. |
| trail, equestrian trail, hiking or | | | | |
| recreational trail, or on public lands open | | | | Your kid is going to love their pocketbike |
| to off highway vehicle use. A violation of | | | | but they need adult supervision. Make sure |
| this regulation may have the consequence of | | | | you are outside with them and paying |
| being prosecuted and/or seizure of the | | | | attention to them while they are riding. The |
| device. So much for all the legal warnings. | | | | pocket rockets are fun and by keeping your |
| | | | child safe, the fun will still be there. |
| Now for the fun part. Pocketbikes are | | | | |
| miniature motorcycles powered by 40-49cc | | | | By the way, I know as the adult you want to |
| gasoline engines or even electric motors. | | | | ride this wild thing also. Once you get paste |
| They are being advertised and sold improperly | | | | the looking like whether you are riding or |
| as "motor scooters". They meet the definition | | | | having it, the fun begins. Your size will |
| in many states as a motorcycle. | | | | make it harder to ride so be really careful. |
| | | | You might want to put on some protective gear |
| Some states define a "motorcycle" as any | | | | and be a good example to your kid. |
| motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use | | | | |
| by the rider, designed to travel on not more | | | | Pocket rockets are here to stay. Deals on |
| then three wheels in contact with the ground, | | | | pocketbikes are available online,auctions, |
| and weighing less then 1500 lbs. Since the | | | | and local outlets. They come in all colors |
| motors on pocket bikes are usually 50cc or | | | | and sizes. Remember to ride safe! |
| under, they are additionally defined as a | | | | |