Segway insurance anyone?

[Richard Wallace]

Just out of curiosity I entered some information and got a quote.

$101 per year.

[Chris Marra]

It says its a "Connecticut Motorcycle Quote" for me. They seem to think if you own a segway, you need a motorcycle license and to have taken motorcycle safety courses if you're getting it insured.

[Greg Needel]

I have it...and recommend anyone who owns one does also. It covers damages to the unit, myself, other people, and property. Especially if you are going to be giving demo's on your Segway you want it. Heaven forbid someone falls off and gets hurt on my Segway (and yes...you can fall off).

[lukevanoort]

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

I have it...and recommend anyone who owns one does also. It covers damages to the unit, myself, other people, and property. Especially if you are going to be giving demo's on your Segway you want it. Heaven forbid someone falls off and gets hurt on my Segway (and yes...you can fall off).

I think our commander in chief would agree, and probably should get some of this insurance.

[Rohith Surampudi]

well the Segway was designed so that it would not be considered a motorcycle, or anything of that sort(according to Code Name Ginger) i really think segways should be classified in their own group something like motorized pedestrian vehicles or whatnot, and the fees severely reduced because segways are quite safe, even while off-roading.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by rvssnake

...i really think segways should be classified in their own group something like motorized pedestrian vehicles or whatnot...

They already are classified in a special category: Electronic Personal Assistive Mobile Device (EPAMD).

[Greg Needel]

Originally Posted by lukevanoort

I think our commander in chief would agree, and probably should get some of this insurance.

ummmm.....that was because he was dumb and didn't actully check to see that iit was in ballance mode before he steped on. There is little chance of getting hurt that way. I am talking more about going 12 mph down the side walk and hitting a large crack in the road which sends you and your segway flying.

[Morgan Gillespie]

I got $47.57 per month, with everything at its lowest and $81.44 with everything at max. Makes me consider it...

They also asked if my Segway was a trike... (I know why but I found it rather funny)

[Not2B]

My parents live near a lady (and I used to babysit for her kids) that is in charge of Segway Insurance for one of the insurance companies.

She WAS in charge of motorcycles, and then she got the segway account lumped in with the motorcycles, so now she does both.

She rides her own motorcycles all the time. And I know she ended up with 2 segways for her personal use. But I don't think she wears the leather chaps and gauntlets for the segway. (In fact, when I visit my parents, I see her on the harley, not the segway.)