I find it hard to understand why, in a city with three colleges hosting literally thousands of students... a city that seems to support green innovations and technologies... and During a time of vast economic recession when their citizens could seriously use every economic advantage at their disposal, why would they opt for a law that outlaws scooters? Scooters are widely recognized as highly fuel efficient inexpensive transportation with little environmental impact. President Obama has recently singled scooters out as part of a tax incentive program because he perceives them as a good step towards a cleaner environment. Not to mention that they are a great alternative to a car if you are a college student, environmentally conscious or economically disadvantaged. From a consumers perspective there is no easily discernible reason for scooters to be completely banned in a city who's citizens would benefit so widely from there use. The rest of the state of Arizona seems to be with the program, the state laws basically say that propelled two wheeled vehicles with less then 50cc that go 25 mph or less, require no license or registration as long as they are street legal and the rules of the road and all applicable safety laws are observed. Is there anyone who can honestly and accurately expound on why the city of Prescott Arizona felt the need to pass what certainly has the feel of a self serving special interest law? Is there actually a valid reason for it? How does an anti-scooter law benefit it's citizenship in any way? I would really be interested in knowing. If anyone knows, please respond.
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