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police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory

 
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police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Wtf is America coming to? I live in SC and bought a tao tao 50 moped because I lost my lisence. This moped is well within the law at .49cc and 1.8 bhp. The title has all this on it and says motorscooter.

A cop pulled me over going to work and said I was going 45mph (on a upwards inclined road) which is impossible for this scooter. So this is a motorcycle not a moped. And he was towing it right away. He then asked me how to get the trunk and seat open and I told him I didnt consent to a search. He told me he didnt need my permission because he was taking inventory. So after his search (yes he searched good) he called a wrecker and charged me with DUS, Driving without insurance on a motorcycle, and failure to register a motorcyle.

Now I have a valid moped lisence and a moped tag. You dont need insurance on a moped in SC, but he said none of it matters because its not a moped.

Now heres the problem. Dispite the title and all paperwork saying its a .49cc motorscooter the metal plate says motorcycle. Which I dont understand. Thats what he is using. He never saw the title and he never charged me with why he pulled me over..which was allegedly speeding.
Can anyone help me as to where I go with this? I have a pic of the title and my lisence but cant post it.
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01/17/2013 10:25 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Is this your ride?

:scooter:
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01/17/2013 10:30 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
WTF? Whiner...

And I ready the entire post...
Have a nice day = GFY. GFY = Go Fuck Yourself. If this offends you then have a nice day.
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01/17/2013 10:31 AM

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
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01/17/2013 10:32 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
haha..yeah i have little 50cc scooter...its not considered a motorcycle here in florida but it does have a "motorcycle" license plate.

i agree you could not have been going 45mph...the fastest i was able to get mine to do..downhill, with the wind at my back..was 43mph
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01/17/2013 10:33 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
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01/17/2013 10:34 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
just because the paperwork states whatever you said it stated, there are in fact ways to remove the governor off of the motor to achieve speeds in excess of the 35 MPH you are allowed to be moving on a motor bike on the roads without a motorcycle license.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Usually, when you stand your ground cops will back off. Use words -- not physical. You must make them feel inferior.
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01/17/2013 10:35 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Call a lawyer. He falsified information which lead to the traffic stop, he again did this to seize the vehicle. Also his search is an invasion of privacy now. Honestly not shit is going to happen, at most you will get the charges dropped and end up getting harassed by every cop in town. The cop is just going to have to issue you an apology if even that. Now a days US cops are allowed to do what the fuck ever they want and nobody is going to stop them.
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01/17/2013 10:36 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
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That feeling you're getting is just your own assholishness bouncing off your monitor and splatting you in the face.
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01/17/2013 10:38 AM

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
 Quoting: BRIEF


That feeling you're getting is just your own assholishness bouncing off your monitor and splatting you in the face.
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I've never lost my license.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
haha..yeah i have little 50cc scooter...its not considered a motorcycle here in florida but it does have a "motorcycle" license plate.

i agree you could not have been going 45mph...the fastest i was able to get mine to do..downhill, with the wind at my back..was 43mph
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lol
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01/17/2013 10:41 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Is this your ride?

:scooter:
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Yep exactly, except blue. Even the repo guy said it was a moped
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Call a lawyer. He falsified information which lead to the traffic stop, he again did this to seize the vehicle. Also his search is an invasion of privacy now. Honestly not shit is going to happen, at most you will get the charges dropped and end up getting harassed by every cop in town. The cop is just going to have to issue you an apology if even that. Now a days US cops are allowed to do what the fuck ever they want and nobody is going to stop them.
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Yeah....I suggest a trip to a lawyer as well.

Lot's of issues for a lawyer to work with on this....if you are legit and telling the truth.
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01/17/2013 10:43 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
From the South Carolina DMV:

[link to www.dmv.org]

Mopeds Defined

According to state law, a "moped" means a cycle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power or without pedals and with a motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, with not more than two brake horsepower and which can't go over 30 miles an hour on level ground. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged..........

Titling and Registration

Mopeds do not require registration.
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In short, you don't have a moped (motor/pedal) because you can't pedal your ride.

Welcome to the Universal Commercial Code
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EDIT: I was wrong! I read right past the phrase OR WITHOUT PEDALS.
My apologies OP! Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes.

Last Edited by Truthache on 01/18/2013 01:43 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
From the South Carolina DMV:

[link to www.dmv.org]

Mopeds Defined

According to state law, a "moped" means a cycle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power or without pedals and with a motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, with not more than two brake horsepower and which can't go over 30 miles an hour on level ground. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged..........

Titling and Registration

Mopeds do not require registration.
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In short, you don't have a moped (motor/pedal) because you can't pedal your ride.

Welcome to the Universal Commercial Code
 Quoting: Truthache


Can you not read?
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01/17/2013 10:47 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
From the South Carolina DMV:

[link to www.dmv.org]

Mopeds Defined

According to state law, a "moped" means a cycle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power or without pedals and with a motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, with not more than two brake horsepower and which can't go over 30 miles an hour on level ground. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged..........

Titling and Registration

Mopeds do not require registration.
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In short, you don't have a moped (motor/pedal) because you can't pedal your ride.

Welcome to the Universal Commercial Code
 Quoting: Truthache


I suggest you re read that agian
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01/17/2013 10:52 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
From the South Carolina DMV:

[link to www.dmv.org]

Mopeds Defined

According to state law, a "moped" means a cycle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power or without pedals and with a motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters, with not more than two brake horsepower and which can't go over 30 miles an hour on level ground. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged..........

Titling and Registration

Mopeds do not require registration.
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In short, you don't have a moped (motor/pedal) because you can't pedal your ride.

Welcome to the Universal Commercial Code
 Quoting: Truthache


Did you even read what you put? OR without pedals....
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01/17/2013 10:53 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Why re-read?
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01/17/2013 10:55 AM

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
The only people riding scooters are kids and loser alcoholics that can't afford a lawyer to get their license from being suspended...it was fun when I was 14 and before I could get my driver's license...
I never forgive and I never forget

I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked.

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
I lost my lisence over tag taxes then got popped going to work and got a DUS. That why I drive a scooter
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01/17/2013 11:10 AM

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
I hit post twice and it disappears!

OK, to make it complete, I suggest you skip your court date and get a bench warrant issued against you :)

Last Edited by BRIEF on 01/17/2013 11:11 AM
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I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked.

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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Fuck the police bro btm line
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01/18/2013 01:28 AM
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
 Quoting: BRIEF


Pot and the kettle, bitch.
I have a mind to drive south and throw eggs at your fucking house.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
 Quoting: BRIEF


Pot and the kettle, bitch.
I have a mind to drive south and throw eggs at your fucking house.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31941048


that would work, if he lived in the south. but its true, you can tell if someone has had a history of arrests or police interactions just by being around them, sometimes before they even open their mouths.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
 Quoting: BRIEF


Pot and the kettle, bitch.
I have a mind to drive south and throw eggs at your fucking house.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31941048


that would work, if he lived in the south. but its true, you can tell if someone has had a history of arrests or police interactions just by being around them, sometimes before they even open their mouths.
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He lives south of me, and north of Kentucky.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
OP, why did you lose your license?

I find that usually people who do things that get them in trouble have a way of sending off bad vibes and attract this sort of behavior...you might just be an asshole.
 Quoting: BRIEF


Pot and the kettle, bitch.
I have a mind to drive south and throw eggs at your fucking house.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31941048


that would work, if he lived in the south. but its true, you can tell if someone has had a history of arrests or police interactions just by being around them, sometimes before they even open their mouths.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 7190830


He lives south of me, and north of Kentucky.
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ahh ok, figured you were assuming he's southern from his persona
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Pot and the kettle, bitch.
I have a mind to drive south and throw eggs at your fucking house.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31941048


that would work, if he lived in the south. but its true, you can tell if someone has had a history of arrests or police interactions just by being around them, sometimes before they even open their mouths.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 7190830


He lives south of me, and north of Kentucky.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31941048


ahh ok, figured you were assuming he's southern from his persona
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No, I assumed he's an asshole from his persona.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
my advice OP is to talk to a lawyer, and research your moped model extensively. find out things like max speed compared to weight load, incline speeds, specs of anything possible. as long as you can get the point across that there's no possible way that moped, on an incline, could get you going 45MPH then you should be good to go.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Call a lawyer. He falsified information which lead to the traffic stop, he again did this to seize the vehicle. Also his search is an invasion of privacy now. Honestly not shit is going to happen, at most you will get the charges dropped and end up getting harassed by every cop in town. The cop is just going to have to issue you an apology if even that. Now a days US cops are allowed to do what the fuck ever they want and nobody is going to stop them.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 32358435


Yeah....I suggest a trip to a lawyer as well.

Lot's of issues for a lawyer to work with on this....if you are legit and telling the truth.
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glutton lawyers good luck.
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Re: police siezed my scooter, called it a motorcycle, then searched it without my consent. said they could because its inventory
Did you have to have a liscence plate, even thought it doesnt have to be registered?
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