| It may be tempting to buy a motorcycle but they | | | | It's also important to wear a helmet since head and |
| can often require not only a special license but also | | | | neck injuries are extremely common. These bikes are |
| special insurance may be necessary. It can be helpful | | | | commonly stolen so it's important to use a bike lock |
| to really understand the rules in your local area since | | | | or other means of securing it so that it's not easily |
| almost certainly there are loopholes. For example, in | | | | stolen. It's also wise to be careful around peace |
| most locations vehicles with an engine below a | | | | officers since they may not be familiar with the |
| certain size are not subject to special licensing and | | | | particular laws about which vehicles do and do not |
| insurance requirements. To get the details for your | | | | require licenses and may give you trouble for riding |
| particular area, you should ask at a local store since | | | | your legal bike. |
| this will be a common question. | | | | The easiest solution to this is simply to not have any |
| Even once you have a bike that doesn't need a | | | | encounters with police officers: In their presence, |
| license or insurance, you still should be careful since | | | | simply ride conservatively and leave the area as soon |
| you could be injured if you are not careful. Try to | | | | as possible! A motor bike can be very satisfying, |
| take a safety class that covers the issues you may | | | | especially if it comes at minimal cost without a special |
| have not encountered while riding a normal bicycle. | | | | license or additional insurance expenses! |