General Safety Law All States have Laws! The laws and regulations that govern the operation of motorized scooters and pocket bikes vary from state to state. In addition, enforcement may even vary from your city/township. Before you purchase, we highly recommend contacting your local law enforcement agency and your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) local branch and also it is wise to contact your homeowners insurance carrier to obtain the most up to date and accurate information for you and your insurance policy. Please check local laws (see state links below, contact as needed within link) for motorized scooter and pocket bike helmet certification requirements. They may require that helmets adhere to ANSI, Snell or DOT certification standards. CPSC certified helmets are approved for use with push scooters, skateboards and bikes, but are not considered sufficient head protection when riding motorized scooters and pocket bikes. We sell DOT approved helmets on our site, look for that labeling when making a purchase. General Safety Recommendations: *Wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. (Wrist guards may make it difficult to grip the handle and steer the scooter.) *Children under age 8 should not use non-powered scooters without close adult supervision. Children under 12 should not ride motorized scooters. *Avoid gravel and uneven pavement, which can cause falls. *Don't ride scooters in traffic. *Don't ride scooters at night - riders can't see where they're going or be seen by others. *Wear sturdy shoes. *Owners of scooters should check with local authorities for local laws regarding scooters. Our return policy does not include (cover) returns for machines mis-purchased in consideration of your local conditions or laws. Please check all your local laws & regulations before you buy, it's solely your responsibility! Check DMV Scooter Laws... Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | DC | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming California CARB Law California C.A.R.B. Tier-2 Emissions The State of California has very strict emissions control standards. These regulations prohibit the sale or use of gas motorized vehicles that don't meet California's C.A.R.B Tier-2 emission requirements which 99% of all 2-Cycle gas powered vehicles/bikes do not. 4-Cycle units (no gas-oil mixture) may meet these standards and would be the choice option for CA residents who wish to own/operate on any these vehicles/bikes. The higher powered 2-Cycle Gas powered pocket bikes, scooters, go-karts do not meet these strict CA emissions requirements and are illegal to own/operate in the State of California unless the sole purpose is closed course competition. If such a purpose is in place there may be additional laws & regulations to follow. Go Karts R us (or any affiliates) assumes no responsibilities or liabilities for your local/State laws. Please check into your local California laws before you buy!