Massachusetts is about to implement a new state law requiring license plates for thousands of scooters. The new law will require scooter owners, many of whom purchaser their scooter to save money, help the environment, and avoid the endless hassles of Boston parking and traffic, will no longer be able to reap the benefits. With license plates come increased registration fees, monthly insurance payments, inspection fees, parking pass fees, and the headaches of traffic (no more riding in bike lanes!)

This law is bad for Massachusetts residents, both scooter-owning and not. Scooters will now take up valuable parking spots which are so hard to come by to begin with!

Several issues with the new law:
*Officials say the change will \"ensure safety,\" yet provide no statistics about safety issues and scooter/moped use.
*Plated \"vehicles\" must park on the street - where do we affix a resident parking permit? How will we park at electronic parking meters - where will the receipt go?
*Many Boston parking garages will not allow scooters. Where shall we park?
*If we cannot park on the sidewalk, how do we secure our scooters? What can we lock them to?
*If scooters are essentially treated like cars, why would anyone purchase a scooter? A car can be used year round in MA, unlike a scooter. Many people will likely go back to driving cars, which is more harmful to the environment and will increase traffic/parking issues.
*Shouldn\'t we be encouraging, not discouraging, the move toward alternative transportation?

Please sign this petition if you would like to make your elected MA officials aware of your opposition to the new law. Once enough signatures are received, the petition will be sent to the relevant officials.

Article from today\'s Globe: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/21/scooter_law_revving_up_worry
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Added by: BostonScooterOwner on July 21, 2009, 3:04:21 pm
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Petition on Gov. Patrick's website: http://devalpatrick.com/issue.php?issue_id=7958588
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Added by: BostonScooterOwner on July 22, 2009, 8:40:27 pm
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Stay involved! Check out these sites online, on Twitter, and on Facebook. The sites' owner hopes to mobilize a group by the end of this month!
http://www.savescooters.com, http://twitter.com/SaveScooters Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=218022555374

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