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Your Cool Futuristic "Hoverboard" Is Illegal In NYC

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Illegal in NYC

First of all, hoverboards aren't real, but that is the most popular term used to describe those self-balancing scooters that Justin Bieber propels himself forward with. Type "hoverboard" into Amazon's search bar and that is what we are discussing here.

Earlier this week, the NYPD's 26th Precinct tweeted: "Be advised that the electric hoverboard is illegal as per NYC Admin. Code 19-176.2."
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Here is the tweet we're referencing, which the NYPD precinct deleted after this article went up.

But the code they referenced doesn't explicitly state that hoverboards are illegal—instead, it seems to suggest they are legal:

  • "For purposes of this section, the term 'motorized scooter' shall mean any wheeled device that has handlebars..." — the hoverboards do not have handlebars.
  • "For the purposes of this section, the term 'motorized scooter' shall not include electric powered devices not capable of exceeding fifteen miles per hour..." — the hoverboards (like the most popular version, the IO Hawk) have a max speed of around 6 MPH.

So... hoverboards are legal? Slow down, McFly. It turns out that with new technology comes great confusion. Earlier this year one NYPD officer told CBS2, "We don’t know—new technology. We don’t know." Helpful. Another officer declared hoverboards were allowed in parks, while another said they were allowed anywhere. Wheeee! But they aren't, no matter what you think you saw on Buzzfeed. The NYC Department of Transportation, however, has landed on firmer ground when it comes to rules surrounding hoverboards—they told us that these devices are in fact illegal. They are considered motor vehicles that cannot be registered with the DMV, which means they're prohibited in the city (under NY State Law, Article 14, sections 401-a and 401-b). Even though they aren't in the DMV's list of expressly prohibited motor vehicles, they are considered motorized self-balancing devices, similar to Segways.

Both the NYPD and the Parks Department have the authority to enforce this rule, and if caught you get fined up to $500. Have you been busted for hoverboarding? Please drop us a line and tell us your story.



http://gothamist.com/2015/11/18/mcfly_and_get_fined.php
 

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Those things are annoying. People who ride around on them every second of the day are usually the people I avoid.
 

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People are riding those things everywhere. I almost had to knock some big b!tch down in the grocery.
 

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Those things are annoying. People who ride around on them every second of the day are usually the people I avoid.

Font, so many ppl use them at my uni. It's so funny watching ppl wobble or fall when they ride it to class. We got a lot of cracks and bumps on sidewalks and roads. And ppl think they can go over it. LOL. It's free entertainment for me while I'm waiting for the university shuttle.
 

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But performing music on trains using an amplifier is legal? Go figure.
 

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I refuse to believe anyone who owns one has it strictly for convenience and not 100% to get just attention while using it.
 

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@P.O.S.H. I remember you were looking to get one and your location is listed as Tribeca

@Trap QueenIunno where you reside, but I remember your thread and I thought Id @ you also
 

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They look like fun but I would be too scared to get on one. My ankles would be wobbling all over the place.
 

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Thank you God! I got my cousin in the Secret Santa and hecwanted one of those expensive good for nothing bastid toys! Ill be printing out this thread and gift wrapping it to himfor Christmas! Ill splurge on a nice bow, tho! Thank you, OP!
 

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I refuse to believe anyone who owns one has it strictly for convenience and not 100% to get just attention while using it.

Oh my goodness, I feel the same way! They make me sick! I can see them looking around just begging someone to approach them about their scooter. When they pass me in my line of sight I purposely look away just to keep them from getting the satisfaction. Lol. I can sense their disappointment when people are so un-bothered by their scooters.
 

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I don't blame them...they trying to save on healthcare costs from MFs getting concussions and broken bones due to shyt like this
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All these people who make laws get old and forget how it was when they were younger and had those annoying toys of their own. Them things would have died out just like those skater shoes
 

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I saw a woman in H&M on one of those, trying to manoeuvre through tight aisle and fallen clothes. I felt embarrassed for her, since she clearly didnt have the good sense to be her herself.
 

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Lol y'all so pressed about NY that y'all keep up with our local news. It makes sense cause nothing's going on in y'all flyover states that make the news.
 

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Awww, look at ya stank pussy ass still obsessing over New York. Poor dat

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May you find peace from whichever gutter you come from. Thank you and god bless.
 

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