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● Where or under what circumstances, if any, should scooters or pocket bikes be legal to ride?
● If you own a scooter or pocket bike, why did you get it and where do you ride it? Do you feel safe on the road with motorists?
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● The city of Tucson's scooter ordinance is online at tiny.azstarnet.com/1019
Blade-Z Electric Scooter
● Height: 40 inches
● Weight: 55 pounds
● Length: About 45 inches
● Top speed: 20 mph
● Maximum carrying capacity: 275 pounds
● Street legal: No
Blade-Z Gas Scooter
● Height: About 18 inches
● Weight: 37 pounds
● Length: About 41 inches
● Top speed: 18 mph
● Maximum carrying capacity: 200 pounds
● Street Legal: No
Freedom Electric Scooter
● Height: 40 inches
● Weight: 60 pounds
● Length: 42 inches
● Top speed: 22 mph
● Maximum carrying capacity: 250 pounds
● Street legal: No
Kikker Pocket Bike
● Seat height: 17 inches
● Weight: 39 pounds
● Length: 38 inches
● Top speed: Over 22 mph
● Maximum carrying capacity: 250 pounds
● Street legal: No
