# those motorized mini scooters are driving me INSANE!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-motorized-mini-scooters-are-driving-me-insane/263048>\
**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [September 4, 2004, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-motorized-mini-scooters-are-driving-me-insane/263048 "2004-09-04T00:27:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Earthworm\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f07891/32.png) [@Earthworm\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthworm_Jim)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2004, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-motorized-mini-scooters-are-driving-me-insane/263048/21 "2004-09-07T12:36:55Z")

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These are too common up my way, too. I find myself thinking of Stren 12-lb test, piano wire, twine, and such like far too frequently…

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**Author:** ![FatBaldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecd19e/32.png) [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2004, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-motorized-mini-scooters-are-driving-me-insane/263048/22 "2004-09-07T20:48:09Z")

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In the news today:  
[Layton (UT) says no to pocket bikes](http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595089606,00.html)

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> Pocket bikes and motorized go-carts have been banned from Layton’s streets and sidewalks.  
> Riders of motorized scooters are more visible because they are standing, and they still will be allowed.  
> The City Council approved the ordinance last week after the city received numerous complaints.  
> The go-carts and pocket bikes put the rider at risk because their low profile makes them difficult for motorists to see, Police Chief Terry Keefe said.  
> “Even an adult riding these things sits so low we’re not able to see them,” he said.

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**Author:** ![cowgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@cowgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cowgirl)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2004, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-motorized-mini-scooters-are-driving-me-insane/263048/23 "2004-09-07T20:59:27Z")

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Wow. The things you learn.

I saw one of these for the very first time yesterday. I thought he was kidding.

Very annoying. And even more silly-looking than grown men riding kids BMX’s. At least they were quiet.

**smartini** , yes, the Pocket Rocket is a lovely addition to any woman’s collection.

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