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Whilst very new to this forum I've tried finding a post on this subject and as yet haven't managed it. If there is one please forgive a novice and point me in the right direction. So, bought an LX50 new c. 4months ago to commute in central London. Have loved every minute of my riding so far but there's just one problem: It's not that I feel a need to go faster, just that I'm noticing it can be pretty dangerous the way other drivers behave when you're putting along at 30mph over say Waterloo Bridge or down Old Kent Road! Whilst I don't wear 'L' plates I'm road legal as passed my car test in '94 and have plenty of experience of both driving and cycling in cities. If life were simple I'd get a 125 and put on the 'L' plates but a BIG reason for me being allowed the scooter in the first place by my better half is that I take her to work most days on it! Yes, I know I should do the test, etc, etc but that costs money, which was the sticking point in convincing her to sanction the purchase.....bit of a catch 22. Anyway, enough of my life story, my question is what percentage of 50cc scoots out there in the London area do you experienced folks reckon are derestricted and being driven by riders that don't have a full licence? I've talked to a bunch of mates and all of them seem to reckon it's c.70%. Plus I've been passed by so many people on 50cc's that I find it hard to believe they all have a full licence and no, I'm not THAT fat! Why do I ask? Because I understand in my circumstances it's not by the book to get my trusty steed de res'd but I'm trying to weigh up the safety gains of a few extra mph's to see what makes the most sense. Another point of interest would be if anyone knows what the boys in blue actually do if they stop you and spot you've had a 50cc derestricted. In fact, can they even tell? All answers / thoughts / guesses / musings on the subject greatly appreciated. Cheers n