[ausev] Tweety is here! - Sustainable Shopper's Ball

[Marc Kohler]

Ken, maybe you should have let the dealer prep the vehicle and handle plates and registration for you.

When I went to the DMV to get my motorcycle tags for my electric three wheeler, as long as I had all my paperwork in order, it was easy.

Insuring it was a little more tricky.  After showing several companies (Allstate and State Farm) pictures of the vehicle, I decided to stop that approach as they ran away from me as fast as they could.  Finally, I went to a Progressive office and just told them I have a purpose built electric three wheeler and needed to get motorcycle insurance.  All they wanted to know was what size engine it had.  Since I wanted to keep the premiums low, I said a 250cc equivalent.  That was good enough for them.  

As for driving it around, mine looked more like a car than a motorcycle, so I doubt any cop would question me on where my motorcycle license was.  My back up plan should I get asked the question was to say that the electric "motorcycle" has the equivalent size engine of a 49cc motor so technically it would be a moped which I did have a license for (restriction K on your drivers license, only requires to pass a simple 10 question test without driving).  This would have been my "baffling with bs" response.

The problem with the Sparrow/Nmg is that it really does stand out, equivalent to a red Ferrari driving around, which if you are speeding or doing something illegal, the chances are higher you might get pulled over.  However, I've also experienced that cops like new and different stuff and will often ask interested questions about it, which anytime you can talk about other than whatever you'll getting pulled over for, the better.  

Get your insurance and plates so that the State has it's revenue and make them happy.  As for driving it, if it were me (and it was for two years), I would drive it around just like normal until you get your necessary motorcycle license and inspection.  Most of the time the cop will just issue a warning for each and even if he doesn't, they usually allow you to get those things taken care of before you see the judge, making it all go away.  Worse case is you get a ticket a pay a fine.

Marc Kohler
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: kenscircus at aol.com 
  To: ausev at austinev.org 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:00 AM
  Subject: Re: [ausev] Tweety is here! - Sustainable Shopper's Ball


  This has really become a roller coaster ride!  I discovered that we have more commitments than I though.  Anyway, it's looking a bit better for the Sustainable Ball.  The issues now is fitting everything in the schedule.
  We really want to thank everyone for their generous offers to help out.  
  The situation as of this morning:  We have a favorite inspection station that is close to home.  Heidi is going to check with them to see if they can do an inspection with dealer tags.  If so, she will drive it over for that.  In any event, we have decided to be brave and drive it to the Ball anyway.  I say that whispering, so don't spread that around to loudly...
  The biggest thing is scheduling.  Friday is completely full, no room for anything!

  Ken & Heidi & Tweety


   
  -----Original Message-----
  From: kenscircus at aol.com
  To: ausev at austinev.org
  Sent: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 1:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [ausev] Tweety is here! - Sustainable Shopper's Ball


   Looks like there may be a snag getting Tweety to the Sustainable Ball.  We are still waiting on registration from the dealer.  Heidi went to the DMV to take her driving test for the motorcycle license - and to see whether she actually needs it or not.  She was informed that she did have to have the license and that it is illegal for her to drive the car (NmG) until she has it.  The car must also be registered and inspected before it can be driven for the test.  She also cannot drive it to the testing facility.  She was told that she would get a ticket if she arrived in it.  Fortunately, she was not asked what ca! r she drove to the DMV!  So, until it gets registered, so it can get inspected, so she can get her license, Tweety's wings are clipped!&nbs! p; We do hope this can all get resolved before the weekend!
  Until now, Tweety has really been a blast.  Last night Heidi was cruising I-35 getting lots of thumbs up.  Someone even stuck a cell phone out of their window and took her picture.

  Ken, Heidi & Tweety

   
  -----Original Message-----
  From: KensCircus at aol.com
  To: eeyore at phototropia.org; ausev at austinev.org
  Sent: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 7:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [ausev] Tweety is here! - Sustainable Shopper's Ball


  We have another event Saturday afternoon, but it looks like we should be able to do the Sustainable Shopper's Ball. :)   Would just have to leave fairly quickly after it finishes - around 2pm, if I read the schedule correctly.
  Ken, Heidi and Tweety



  In a message dated 12/4/2006 11:54:17 AM Central Standard Time, eeyore at phototropia.org writes:
    This is great news!

    I hate to spring this on you with so little notice, but is there any
    possibility you and Heidi would be able to spend Saturday morning with us
    at the Tony Burger center? Here's a map to it:

    We'd love to have your NmG out there!

      --chris



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