(Julia Allison, and her DOT certified tiara, sit atop this cute little Vespa ET)
If you read Wired magazine, then you may recognize the little princess who is perched on this Vespa in NYC. It’s none other than Julia Allison from NonSociety. She submitted this photo because she knows what scooter geeks we are (and she loves some geeks).
She didn’t send any details on the scooter, but I’d be willing to bet it’s a 50cc ET2 with a lovely matching top case. The 50cc scooter is such a hit in New York because of the LMB (Limited use Motorcycle, Class B) classification, meaning you don’t need a title or to have it inspected.
We’re not sure where Jules is right now but fortunately she was part of our tag and release program. We have attached a tiny JPS (Julia Positioning System) to her tiara, so if you are in the area and want to say “Hi!”, these were her last coordinates.
Thanks for the scoop Julia!
29. July 2008 at 6:56 pm
Yummy!
30. July 2008 at 2:58 am
Hmmm…nothing to comment on really. More scooter news please!
30. July 2008 at 2:59 pm
“The 50cc scooter is such a hit in New York because of the LMB (Limited use Motorcycle, Class B) classification, meaning you don’t need a title or to have it inspected.”
An ET2 is not an LMB in New York. It goes faster than 35mph and needs to be registered as a motorcycle.
30. July 2008 at 8:38 pm
You do need a title, plate, inspection, etc on an ET2 in New York State (you can see her plate in the pic).
And like Franky said, you need a motorcycle lic as well
30. July 2008 at 8:43 pm
I see she’s at a comedy place – and she digs scooters? and she’s cute? I’m on my way
31. July 2008 at 4:27 am
Hey Franky and Chris! Thanks to you both for the NYC Scoop!
I think Vespa would have been smart to have some sort of limiter on the ET2 to stop it at 35… just for the LMB rule. I’m sure no one would EVER consider derestricting their LMB classified scooter, eh?
31. July 2008 at 6:37 am
She’s a total babe! There’s a 50/50 chance I’ll be leaving Houston for NYC in the very near future. To be with the gf of course. lol.
1. August 2008 at 8:56 am
Actually, the rule is over 30 mph for an M endorsement, not 35.
See: http://www.nyscooterclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5484
Don't be too hard on Franky; he's Jersey. ;-)