50cc owners from New York State

[Oldgunner]

Looks like I will be getting either a Genuine Buddy 50cc or a roughhouse 50cc.
NY doesn't go by CCs for running on a regular, non-motorcycle driver's license, but by top speed..which is 30mph.
I understand that often the 2T engined 50 ccs will do 40 even without derestricting. Question, if I buy either of those two scooters..is the law likely to get on my case if I am doing 40 mph?
What is your experience?

[BoneHead]

NY is probably the same as Federal.

As long as you are within 15MPH of the posted speed limit they can do nothing. Under 40 as long as you have your 4-way flashers running. I dont think you need to be out on the Thruway or and Interstate. State Highways should be your limit. Worst thing that "Could Happen" is they give you a ticket for a BS charge of "Impeding Traffic"

[Oldgunner]

I have over 300 miles on my new roughhouse. Of course I wouldn't run on an interstate..and not just because it is illegal. Even if it were somehow legal, it still would not be prudent. I have run state highways with nary a problem. In fact, the state highways with a broad, paved shoulder is my preferred ride. I just keep a sharp eye in my rear view mirror, and if a vehicle approaches from the rear, I just dip over onto the shoulder until they pass.
As was mentioned, I had a 2009 Kymco people 150..a very highly rated scooter. Except for the power situation, I prefer my Roughhouse in almost every way.
Surely a 125cc Roughhouse would be a formidable coup in the scooter market.