Sirius's Motorcycle

[Jason]

No: HPFGUIDX 101647


>  
> Jason:
> > I don't think English Laws would matter since Vernon would never 
> > take Harry to the DMV or whatever it is over there. I was 
thinking 
> a 
> > few days ago that if laws were equal in the UK as US, Harry 
would 
> be 
> > forced to suffer Dudders getting his permit and learning to 
drive 
> > over the summer. But since laws are different...
> 
> Geoff:
> Vernon wouldn't have to take Harry anywhere. I'm not sure what 
> function the DMV has - it sounds like our DVLC (Driver and Vehicle 
> Licensing Centre) in Swansea which is the admin centre holding 
data 
> on drivers and vehicles and does not deal with individual tests.


Jason:
The DMV is the Department of motor vehicles. They handle vehicle 
registration, tags, titles, drivers tests and licenses.



Geoff:
> Assuming that Harry had the available money and was 16, there is 
> nothing to stop him getting a provisional licence which allows him 
to 
> drive a small motorcycle. He does not have to be accompanied (as 
he 
> would in a car) and would be able to organise his own test date 
when 
> he was 17. The only problem might be money and where to park the 
> machine; Petunia might not want it on the petunias.


Jason
In South Carolina, a parent or guardian has to sign for anyone under 
the age of 18. Also for the car or motorcycle to be legal, it must 
be insured. 
LOL at the thought of Wizarding Insurance. I wonder if it would be 
run by goblins.

I doubt that if Harry did get the bike, any of these details would 
come into play. I don't think Sirius or Hagrid had any sort of 
muggle license.. or insurance.

Now that I think about it, I'm sure the motorcycle is a muggle one. 
I don't think Harley Davidson has a show room in Diagon Alley. 
But what do wizards use for gasoline? Hagrid standing at the pump is 
a funny thought. A half giant and a little bundle of joy that is 
Harry standing at a pump at the corner gas station on an enlarged 
motorcycle? I know it was Halloween but come on! LOL

Jason