Answer: Bikes are of the best quality, new and mostly imported from Asia as they have far superior manufacturing processes, lower prices and have been tested by me personally. If you are a local manufacturer of bicycles and would be interested in partnering with me feel free to send an email. I personally assemble these bikes, install the motor, customize and safety test each bike. Cruisers are my favorite choice because of the long wheel base, low rider position and fat tires which give much more stability. Assembled in the USA.
Question: Is it legal to ride these on city streets?
Answer:
Mkay electric Scooters are exempt from license and registration.
Mkay gas motor bikes land in a grey area.
The California vehicle code is actually rather confusing on this issue. With many contradicting information. I have spoken with 2 SFPD department heads and they tell me this bike is A-OK and treated like a bike as long as it stays under 20mph, remains on roads with speed posted of under 25mph and obeys all traffic laws. Park Presidio Police on the other hand have said these bikes will be ticketed and I am investigating this issue as they have yet to quote an actual ordinance to back their hostile position.
It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or end user, and not Mkaybikes.com, to ascertain, and obey, all applicable local, state, federal and international laws in regard to the possession, and use, of any item purchased from Mkaybikes.com.
Dealers and end users must consult their local, state & country laws before ordering or purchasing products made or distributed by Mkaybikes.com.
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CALIFORNIA DMV VEHICLE CODES APPLICABLE TO MOTORIZED BICYCLES:
- Definition of motorized bicycles http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc406.htm
- Ok to ride in a bike lane when adjacent to a street Motor Vehicles and Motorized Bicycles in Bicycle Lanes 21209
- http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21207_5.htm
- License Plate required for bikes with gas motors http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd3c1a8_1.htm
- Equipment requirements include reflectors and headlamp when driving at night http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21201.htm
- vc. 4020. A motorized bicycle operated upon a highway is exempt from registration.
meaning no yearly registration fees :) - Gas Motorized bike needs M2 license which can be added to your regualar class C license by taking a test at the DMV for $35, my electric scooters are exempt from license and registration.
- Motorized Scooters Legislative Intent: to lower emissions and congestion
Another scooter law site http://www.electricscooterparts.com/laws.html
A phone call to the DMV of California, the operator told me it was OK to ride these without license or registration dated 2/18/2009.
Why did you choose the name Mkay Bikes?
Answer:
I think I was inspired by Mr. Macky from South Park who always M'kay.
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