During a two-week operation last month, D.C. police impounded hundreds of scooters and mopeds in the city.

  • FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.ioOPM
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    4 months ago

    I think they might be referring to the fact that they no longer have a valid license, so they opt to ride mopeds to go get the liquor.

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      4 months ago

      That’s pretty much what I’m referring to? Pissheads who’ve lost their license to DUI here get done for the same (edit: and driving while disqualified) when they think they’re clever and ride their mower to the pub. Pretty much anything going onto a public road needs to be a registered (and therefore insured) and the operator licensed. I couldn’t imagine non-licensed riders buzzing around city traffic on a slower version of a motorbike.

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        Ya, it was more or less this. Nearly all the scooter riders had lost their license to a DUI conviction and could then legally cruise public roads on a scooter without a license or insurance. A helmet was required tho if I remember correctly 🙃