On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:37:06 +0000, Matt B <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Alan Braggins wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>, Matt B wrote:
>>
>>>>>>>In certain US states _all_ pedal cycles have to display plates.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Name two!
>>>>>
>>>>>Take your pick:
>>>>>http://tinyurl.com/847tt
>>>>
>>>>Not especially helpful. You haven't actually provided links to any.
>>>>Perhaps you could oblige the inquiring minds by listing all of them.
>>>
>>>Take it from me, there are plenty of places in the US where it is a
>>>legal requirement for a bicycle to carry a license plate for use on
>>>public road.
>>
>> Then you'll have no problem naming two states and providing some evidence,
>> will you? Unless, of course, you are a lying troll.
>
> Sheesh...
>
> "The State of California requires a bicycle license for any bicycle used
> on any street. Licenses can be obtained for $3 from the city License and
> Permit Division at City Hall. They must be renewed every three years.
> Send the following information:..." [1]
>
> "Minnesota Statute 168C requires that bicycles owned by Minnesota
> residents must be licensed. A bicycle license is valid for three years
> from the year of issuance." [2]
>
> [1] http://tinyurl.com/9wroh
> [2] http://tinyurl.com/dorwd
Far from conclusive. I remember when I used to have to have a licence
for my dog. He didn't have to wear a plate.
Also if you go and take a look most of Minnesota Statute 168C has been
repealed. It would also be rather fun to go along with a home-built bike
which obviously doesn't have a make, with different wheel-sizes front and
back. I also assume they mean number of gears - rather than number of
speeds - not sure why they need this as it is quite easy to change.
California seems rather strange - <URL:http://tinyurl.com/7qnj2> seems
to indicate that bicycles don't have to be licensed in Huntingdon Beach
(which as far as I know is still part of California). Also there isn't
a license plate (sic) as such - just a little sticker that fits on the
seat tube.
Also as the cost is so low ($3 for 3 years in your quoted reference) it
doesn't seem cost effective to keep the scheme running. Just the same
as radio and dog licences.
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