Maryland resident riding in New Jersey? License or no License?
by Brian C
(Maryland)
In Maryland, the state of which I am a full-time resident, I need no license, registration, or insurance to operate a scooter with an engine size of less than 50cc.
In New Jersey, where I would ride at certain points in the year, I believe that the state law says that you need a license, registration, and insurance to ride regardless of engine size.
I assume since I am a Maryland resident, I can abide by those rules considering that most of my riding would be done in my home state.
To put it into context, one can drive a car at the age of 16 in Maryland with a driver's license. In New Jersey, the rule is different and says that Jersey citizens need to be 17 to have a driver's license.
Regardless, a 16 year old Maryland resident is still perfectly legal to drive in Jersey despite there being an age difference in law for getting a license.
I assume that a scooter is similar and that it would be perfectly legal for me to operate my scooter as a full-time Maryland resident in any state under Maryland law so long as I was just visiting.
That being said, as long as I wear a helmet, am I allowed to operate a scooter in New Jersey with my Maryland driver's license without a New Jersey motorcycle license, registration and insurance?
I assume that I am OK, but I want to check before I go spending some money.
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