It’s hot summer weather, the sun is out and the price at the pump is up. Many people have left their car in the driveway and taken to riding their scooters, motorcycles and four-wheelers on the streets.

With the price of fuel soaring, more people are purchasing motor scooters — but they may not be getting the solution they seek.

Dear Mary: I'm thinking of getting a scooter. I commute 12 miles every day in city traffic. Scooters typically get about 120 miles per gallon, and my Saturn VUE gets about 24 mpg. I live in Minnesota, so I would not be able to ride the scooter year round. Should I add to my debt by buying the scooter and cut my gas expenses?

The Seattle City Council is considering a $38 fine for anyone caught moving someone else's parked scooter.

Great article on what you should look for when buying a moped or scooter.