Been ridding illegally for years 10+, made a few cross country trips, have gotten a few ticks for no DL. About to take written test and then onto the driving test on the weekend. Wish me luck in a hour! :cheers:
Luck
good luck :cheers:
Goodluck! I hope you don't remember any bad habits for the test.
-Porkchop
G'luck!
license ?
hell, i've been visiting your planet for 22 million years and still don't understand why you bend to the corruption of your governments.
sheesh, fight tha powa!
let us know newbie how it went
Haha 10+? Not bad, but an older guy in my MSF course had been illegal for 35.
Quote from: newbie on June 16, 2009, 09:39:34 AM
Been ridding illegally for years 10+, made a few cross country trips, have gotten a few ticks for no DL. About to take written test and then onto the driving test on the weekend. Wish me luck in a hour! :cheers:
Me too.........
Sort of. In PA I would just get a learners permit every year.
In Vermont, ppl do whatever they want, they only need a gun :icon_lol:
But, here in FL, there are no learners permits. Im riding now, but
I am going to go legal as soon as I get a chance :dunno_white:
Soooooo...how'd the written go...we expect a full report! :icon_mrgreen:
riding illegally.....hmmmm....and we wonder why insurance rates are so high...
I'm happy s/he's fixing this problem (assuming s/he's not just a troll trying to rile us law-abiding citizens up ;) )..I wish everyone would! :thumb:
i wasn't trying to sound assholish, just making a statement. hope the test goes well for the OP.
Quote from: jserio on June 17, 2009, 06:55:13 PM
i wasn't trying to sound assholish, just making a statement. hope the test goes well for the OP.
I didn't see a need to apologize. You're right. Some people take the safety courses, get their license, practice, start on a "beginner" motorcycle, wear all the gear, etc. Those riders get humped by the people who don't.
Yap....I'm just as frustrated by those who drive/ride illegally. It REALLY sticks in my craw that by law, we all have to have insurance, but *I* have to carry uninsured/underinsured motorists, because only about 1/2 the population has insurance....gRRRr.....
BUT..I'm still happy to hear that someone's taking the proper actions to correct their "illegalness!" ;)
Ok guys passed with flying colors!!!!!!!...........i know some of you may be po'ed at the non law following citizens but i grew up in the country and i know this is no excuse, but in those years i have been threw alot lot and have over come some major set backs and have been living in the woods a few of those years, now i have a family a house and a bunch of toys. Just trying to get straight on everything for my next cross country trip. I knda did the bike ridding thing backwards.....the gs500 is the smallest non-dirt bike i have owned. My first ride was a 77 ironhead harley with 8 over forks, bored out with some head work and only a rear drum brake. (still have it) My Dad was a influence on this (SFS). Lots of close calls and 3 wrecks plus 3 no motorcycle DL ticks..........so im doing it right finally. (wife has talked me into it) Thanks for the support with the site i visit it daily and have gotten losts of great help. going to be shooting from iowa to SD to Wyoming maybe then to CA in the next month so let me know if your in those any of those areas!!!
What? you mean you have to Have License to ride a Bike? :icon_lol:
Congratulations........ My turn now I guess soon as I get a New Bottom end installed in my T500.
You had no license at all, or no bike license? In some places, driving without a license means an automatic license suspension... that doesn't start until you GET your license. Just wondering.
Quote from: lawman on June 18, 2009, 10:22:16 AM
You had no license at all, or no bike license? In some places, driving without a license means an automatic license suspension... that doesn't start until you GET your license. Just wondering.
and in some cases impounding the bike as well
Birdman you don't wanna mess with Florida and the license bit! I.E it is a $1400 ticket if you have you tag in the wrong place. From my understanding driving without a M endorsement is a 2nd degree misdemenor and can result in 60 days in jail and or up to $500 fine.
To get the M endorsement though it is now required to take a MSF course.
Mary
when gs's are outlawed, only outlaws will have gs's
i'm thinking about getting a new tattoo
"OSTEOPOROSIS"
BAD to the BONE
Quote from: grayghost on June 19, 2009, 02:54:34 PM
when gs's are outlawed, only outlaws will have gs's
i'm thinking about getting a new tattoo
"OSTEOPOROSIS"
BAD to the BONE
:cookoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 19, 2009, 12:58:53 PM
Birdman you don't wanna mess with Florida and the license bit! I.E it is a $1400 ticket if you have you tag in the wrong place. From my understanding driving without a M endorsement is a 2nd degree misdemenor and can result in 60 days in jail and or up to $500 fine.
To get the M endorsement though it is now required to take a MSF course.
Mary
Hey, thanks Mary !
Im looking online and cant get a straight answer on it even from Fl's own DMV site.
On one page they say they issue a provisional 90 day license, but on another, they
say that was done with in '08..... One DMV page says you can take a written test at
a local DMV, but another sez a school certificate is necessary. :dunno_black:
I see you say the MSF course is mandatory which goes along with some of the stuff
Ive read......
Ive been riding 32 years, raced shorttrack and off-road and now have to take a
test on a scooter !?!?! :icon_lol: Oh well...Ya do wut ya have to :cheers:
my safety instructor actually said he has a harder time giving the class to people who have ridden a long time without ever taking a safety course etc. us folks that were fairly new to riding, he said were easiest to train... :dunno_white:
Indeed ive heard this as well
Hey Bird as of last July or August can't remember all people have to take a motorcycle safety course in order to get an "M" endorsement. ahh here we go!
If you wish to be licensed to ride 2 or 3 wheel motorcycles MORE THAN 50 cc. Sections 322.03(4), 322.01(25), Florida Statutes.
What are the requirements to obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
Motorcyclists are required to:
• Be at least 16 years old (s. 322.05(1), F.S.
• Hold at least a Class E driver license, or complete the requirements for a Class E driver license; s. 322.12(5)(a), F.S. • (Exception: A driving test in an automobile is not required if applying for a "Motorcycle Only" license); s. 322.12(5)(a), F.S.
• Complete the Florida Rider Training Program Basic Rider Course (BRC) sections 322.12(5)(a), 322.0255(8), F.S.
• Go to a local Driver License office with proper identification and have the endorsement added to the Driver License.
Hope this helps!
Mary
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 20, 2009, 01:14:56 PM
Hey Bird as of last July or August can't remember all people have to take a motorcycle safety course in order to get an "M" endorsement. ahh here we go!
Hope this helps!
Mary
Biggie ups to you, Mary ! :thumb:
That helps alot ! :cheers:
There are quite a few scooter shops close by that are authorized to
issue a certificate, so it shouldnt be a big deal unless I have to keep correcting the instructor..... :icon_twisted: tee hee hee :D
Thank you for taking the time to post this , my Northern neighbor !! ;)
Resurrection! Mwahahaha!
Was talking with some riding 'acquaintances', and apparently this is more common than I thought!? - Riding without a motorcycle endorsement
Heck, 2 out of 8 of them didn't have an M on their license! ...and another said he has only ever had a permit, which he somehow renews? :dunno_black: It came up because we were chatting about riding two up and permit guy says he can't because he only has permit, then the others were like - that don't matter we don't even have a class M... I was just like wuh?? :confused: :cookoo:
Anyone else ride 'illegally' or know others? Is it really that common?
- Bboy
Quote from: BockinBboy on March 24, 2014, 12:09:26 PMAnyone else ride 'illegally' or know others? Is it really that common?
Very common occurrence from what I've seen. On top of that, a lot of people don't even have properly registered/titled bikes. With all the idiots, it's only reasonable that they get the bike that's $1000 cheaper with no title and just ride it without doing anything more than getting the key from the supposed previous owner. And why should they when their perfectly logical self decides they can just run from the cops instead of pulling over?
EDIT: knew a guy (friend of a friend) who bought a CBR600. I don't believe it was titled or registered, definitely no insurance, definitely no motorcycle license, no experience. I said "He's gonna kill himself pretty quick"... ~3 months later I think, rear ended a stopped tow truck doing 80 running from the cops in Dover. Amazed he's still alive.
Reviving a thread from 2009 in 2014 and getting an instant reply...
BBoy, you could probably sell life jackets in the middle of a desert. Nice.:thumb:
Oh BTW...
How bout riding without registration and/or insurance?
Betcha' that gets done a lot. Like testing the MX bike in the neighborhood.
Quote from: Electrojake on March 24, 2014, 06:28:39 PM
Reviving a thread from 2009 in 2014 and getting an instant reply...
BBoy, you could probably sell life jackets in the middle of a desert. Nice.:thumb:
Oh BTW...
How bout riding without registration and/or insurance?
Betcha' that gets done a lot. Like testing the MX bike in the neighborhood.
as well as quads where theyre not street legal.
Quote from: Electrojake on March 24, 2014, 06:28:39 PM
Reviving a thread from 2009 in 2014 and getting an instant reply...
BBoy, you could probably sell life jackets in the middle of a desert. Nice.:thumb:
Oh BTW...
How bout riding without registration and/or insurance?
Betcha' that gets done a lot. Like testing the MX bike in the neighborhood.
Lol When you've got the content, quality don't matter! :bs: Erm, wait, that's reporters... :icon_rolleyes:
I'm not sure how you would have insurance without having the correct endorsement on you license (or permit)... I didn't think to ask them if they did...
- Bboy